Deer Density and Carrying Capacity Workshop

Deer Density and Carrying Capacity Workshop

 

On Saturday, April 9^th, Penn State Extension will host a Deer Density and Carrying Capacity workshop at the Adams County Fish and Game Association.  The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Adams County Fish and Game clubhouse located at 110 Moritz Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353. The cost to attend is $20 per person and includes lunch.  Available seating is limited and pre-registration is required.   

            Participants in the workshop will spend the first half of the day indoors learning about deer habitat, reproduction, and food preferences.  The afternoon session will be spent in the field collecting deer population and habitat data to determine an estimate of deer numbers and the carrying capacity of the land. 

            Registration can be done online by going to the following website: http://guest.cvent.com/d/bdqb65 or by calling our toll-free number at 877-489-1398.  To receive more information about the workshop, contact George Hurd by phone at 717-263-9226 or by email at grh5@psu.edu.  Deadline for registrations is March 31th.  This event will take place rain or shine.  Come prepared to walk in the woods rain or shine.  In the event of snow, the workshop will have to be canceled and your money will be returned. 

            Program partners for this workshop include the Pennsylvania Game Commission, DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Quality Deer Management Association, and the Adams County Fish and Game Association.

Penn State encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact George Hurd at 717-263-9226 in advance of your visit. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Woods in Your Backyard

Woods in Your Backyard

On Thursday, March 10th at the Cumberland Woodland Owners' Association meeting, Dr. James Finley, Penn State Professor of Forest Resources, will speak on how you can help create a healthy, environmentally-friendly backyard living area that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. Owners of even the smallest landscapes can make a positive difference in their environment through planning and implementing simple stewardship practices. The meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the Cumberland County Extension Office which is located at 310 Allen Road in Carlisle. You do not have to be a member and there is no cost to attend.

The vast majority of Pennsylvania's landowners have less than 10 acres. This land has many important resources such as soil, water, trees, wildlife and plants. Many benefits can be gained from any one of these resources. Adding new trees and shrubs, managing insects and diseases, harvesting products and controlling invasive species can help create and preserve a beneficial natural area.  Creating and caring for your backyard woodlot may not take as much time or money as one might expect.

The Cumberland Woodland Owners Association is an organization of forestland owners and others interested in forestry issues in south central Pennsylvania. For more information about the meeting or the Cumberland Woodland Owners Association, contact Fred Peabody at 717/776-3565 (email: fredp5@earthlink.net).

Cumberland Woodland Owners Association Hat Order

Cumberland Woodland Owners Association Hat Order

 

The Cumberland Woodland Owners Association is taking hat orders for 'baseball cap' style hats with the association logo.  The bill of the cap is dark green and the rest of the cap is khaki color.  The Association initials "CWOA" are stitched on the front along with a pine tree and a deciduous tree.  The Association is asking $12.00 for each hat and would like to have their first order in by 3/1/11.  To order a hat, contact Fred Peabody by email at fredp5@earthlink.net or by phone at 717/776-3565.

 

 

Community Supported Forest Guide

Community Supported Forest Guide

A new local guide, "South Mountain Community Supported Forests," is now available. This 32-page publication has listings of forest consultants, cabinet makers, millworks, lumber suppliers, wood working companies and many other diverse economies that utilize our local forest resources.   Like small farms, small forest product operations serve a vital role in our communities. When you buy locally, your money stays within the community, bolstering the local economy.  Community Supported Forests in the South Mountain landscape is an effort to build a region-wide focus on forests and the role they play in our quality of life.

This new publication is a project of the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy in partnership with Penn State School of Forest Resources, PA DCNR Department of Forestry, Capital Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area Council, and the South Mountain Partnership. The publication is available through the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau, Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Appalachian Trail Office in Boiling Springs, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, and Central PA Conservancy office as well as some of the local mills and woodworking shops. You can also get a copy by downloading it at the Central PA Conservancy website (www.CentralPaConservancy.org) or by contacting CPC at info@centralpaconservancy.org (phone: 717-241-4360).