Forestry Field Day

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Date: Oct 27 2018 9:44 AM

Forestry Field Day (11/2/2018)AGENDA8:30AM – Registration9:00AM – Welcome, Announcements, Housekeeping9:10AM – Tour Begins Load Trailers (30 minutes per station)Stop 1: Designated Forestry Equipment Cleaning StationOne of the most common methods that invasive plant species are spread is through their movement on forestry equipment. This station will discuss the proper ways to establish an equipment cleaning station (site selection, methods and equipment) to limit possible spread of invasive plant species.Stop 2: Streamside Management Zones (SMZs)This stop will highlight the importance of streamside management zones and their role in protecting the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of surface water when conducting a timber harvest adjacent to waterways. At this station, attendees will experience firsthand the importance, minimum standards and what goes into establishing SMZs near waterways.Stop 3: Invasive Plant ManagementInvasive plant species are a major problem throughout the United States and have economic and environmental impacts, as well as can threaten human and animal health. Invasives plants threaten biodiversity in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. In a forestry operation, not only are invasive plants spread through the movement of equipment, the disturbed, bare soil provides an ideal place for invasive plants to establish without competition from native plants. This station will focus on some of the major invasive plants impacting the region and management options available.Stop 4: Wild Pig Effects on Water QualityWild pigs are one of the most destructive animals to both agricultural and forestry land. It is estimated that wild pigs account for around $80 million in damage within the state of Alabama. The impacts on agriculture from wild pigs is widely discussed and understood, however the impacts to forest ecosystems and water quality is not, but equally important. Wild pigs are also know for damaging wetland communities, soil erosion, disease transmission and much more. This station will highlight the problems associated with wild pigs, specifically addressing the impacts to water quality and waterways. This station will also discuss the best management techniques for wild pigs.Stop 5: Stream Crossings and Forest RoadsThis stop will highlight the proper planning, location and development of stream crossings, forest roads and water management on forest roads. This stop will be at the location of newly installed culvert that followed Alabama Best Management Practices.12:00PM – Lunch (Provided On-Site)12:45PM – Alabama Timber Markets (Guest Speaker)1:45PM – Wrap Up and Surveys2:00PM – Conclusion

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