ELLICOTTVILLE — The Allegheny Foothills Chapter of the NY Forest Owners Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host a talk about managing woodlots in the wake of the emerald ash borer from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Brennan Tree Farm, 7773 Fancy Tract Road.
Hosts Dick Brennan and family will have their consulting forester, Eric Stawitzky, on hand to explain the steps taken to salvage ash timber while improving the woods for the future. Cornell Cooperative Extension foresters Peter Smallidge and Brett Chedzoy will also be there to share related tips for managing invasive forest plants and establishing new trees following the harvest or loss of mature ones.
The walk will take place rain or shine with up to one mile of walking in forest conditions, so dress for the weather. Light refreshments will be offered.
The program supported by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County, and “Farmland for a New Generation New York – in partnership with American Farmland Trust, and supported by the State of New York.” For more information, visit Farmland for a New Generation New York at www.NYFarmlandFinder.org.
To register, contact the Extension by Sept. 19 at 669-2733 ext. 100 or email tbs48@cornell.edu.
For more information on the walk, contact Brennan at 699-4125.
