In the Tin Mountain Nature Program Forestry Workshop; Low Impact Forest Management, Consulting forester Daniel Stepanauskas will lead a participants through the ins and outs of low impact forest management. He will cover topics including the benefits for tree growth and wildlife, to soils and extreme weather events, and how all of this influences long term forest economics. CEU credits available for foresters.

In addition to the various environmental and economic benefits of low impact forest management, Dan will address the thought process behind several forest management philosophies. These include the idea of forestry imitating nature, managing for species diversity, and the effects of 'leaving a forest alone.' He will also discuss the practice of managing forests for resilience in the face of a changing climate.

An open forum at the end of the workshop will address the latest findings from the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, soil fertility, landscape connectivity, and why there seems to be an abundance of beech regenerating in New Hampshire's forests.

Dan Stepanauskas has worked as a consulting forester in New Hampshire for 35 years. He works on the sustainable management of private and municipal forest lands, including Tin Mountain's Bear Paw Land. When he isn't in the forest for work, he is out there for play. He has proudly worn through four pairs of Limmer boots and loves wilderness canoe tripping.

The event will be held Saturday, April 14, 9:00am to Noon. Donations of $3 per person, $5 per family are appreciated.

The Tin Mountain Nature Program Series is sponsored by L.L. Bean and the Bank of New Hampshire. Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a 501(c) 3 non-profit environmental education organization serving the greater Mount Washington Valley for over 30 years. To learn more about Tin Mountain Conservation Center and other upcoming programs call 603-447-6991, visit www.tinmountain.org, or friend them on Facebook.


Posted 4/1/18