On Saturday, February 27, 2010 the Madison Area Woodland Owners Conference will feature presentations in the morning that examine invasive species identification and management, continued care for established trees in woodland and an update of emerald ash borer and how to best manage for it. The afternoon program will highlight how to conduct a successful timber sale and explore woody biomass harvesting and markets. The day will close with a presentation on Wisconsin bats. In addition to the program there will also be educational and commercial exhibits to view. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, contact the number given below.
The February 27th conference runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes coffee and rolls, lunch and handout materials. The registration fee is $35 (couples are $65) if you register before February 17th and $40 (couples are $75) for a late or onsite registration. The conference will be held at the American Family Insurance Headquarters Training Center which is located between Madison and Sun Prairie, off of Highway 151 on American Parkway.
The sponsors for the conference include Dane County UW-Extension and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. If you have questions about the conference, would like to receive a registration brochure, or are interested in having an exhibit at the conference; contact Mindy Habecker at Dane County UW-Extension (608)224-3718.