Local Conference for Woodland Owners

On Saturday, February 23, 2008 the Madison Area Woodland Owners Conference will feature presentations in the morning that focus on examining climate change and its impacts to Wisconsin woodlands, explore the reasons for species movement and changing ecological communities including how we have accelerated that pace, and look at the impacts on invasive species to our Wisconsin woodlands. The afternoon program will investigate wood products as biofuels and how to reduce fire fuels in the wildland urban interface. The day will close with a look at how to manage land transfers to the next generation. In addition to the program there will also be educational and commercial exhibits to view.

The February 23rd conference runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes coffee and rolls, lunch, and handout materials. The registration fee is $30 if you register before February 11th and $35 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 the American Parkway.

The sponsors for the conference include, Dane County UW-Extension, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, UW-Extension, Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association, and the Wisconsin Walnut Council. 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 the Dane County UW-Extension office (608)224-3718.