If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jennifer Garlesky below.
Jennifer Garlesky
Conservation Specialist
West Virginia Conservation Agency
Eastern Panhandle Conservation District
151 Aikens Center, Suite 1
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Office: 304-263-4376 ext. 118
Cell: 304-951-1776
Fax: 304-263-4986
Small Woodlots are a Big Deal
The West Virginia Division of Forestry and Forestry for the Bay will host a two part Woods in Your Backyard workshop for landowners in Berkeley & Jefferson Counties on May 5th & 12th.
Small lots, such as the one you may own, are a big deal. The vast majority of landowners in West Virginia have less than 10 acres. This land wooded or not is a vital for all. By enhancing wooded areas or creating natural areas on your lot, you can enjoy recreation, aesthetics, wildlife, improved water quality and more.
The Woods in your Backyard program was collaboratively developed by cooperative extension educators in the Mid Atlantic region to help meet the natural resources needs of a growing number of smaller acreage landowners. Owners of even just a few acres can make a positive difference in their environment through planning and implementing simple stewardship practices outlined in this program. Each workshop is two sessions one week apart. The time in-between is for the purpose of applying lessons. The sessions are designed to go over the program manual and provide guidance on how to use the resources.
Topics will include:
• Forest ecology & woodland management principles
• Tree identification techniques
• Wildlife habitat projects
• Converting lawn to natural areas
• Invasive species control
When:
Thursdays, May 5th & 12th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Faith Christian Academy
138 Greensburg Road
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Cost for Workshop:
$15 individual or $20 family
Fee includes a book & light refreshments.
For more information, please contact
Craig Highfield, 410-267-5723, chighfield@chesapeakebay.net
Or visit: http://www.forestryforthebay.org/files/WBYBrochureWV1.pdf
