Forest landowner conference set for Aug. 6 in Hallsville
Climate-smart program, initiatives and best practices will be discussed
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Harrison County will host a free forest and landowner conference on Aug. 6 in Hallsville.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. at Hallsville Gold Hall, 101 E. Elm St. Individuals need to RSVP by Aug. 2 by calling the office at 903-935-8413.
The conference is a joint effort between the AgriLife Extension offices in Harrison, Gregg, Upshur and Marion counties. The event is geared toward landowners and forest managers wanting to learn about the Texas Climate Smart Initiative and how to adopt the initiative’s best practices.
“We wanted to host this conference to allow our landowners to learn about this great opportunity to help improve their land for the future,” said Matt Garrett, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent, Harrison County. “I think this is a great opportunity for everyone, and our speaker has a tremendous amount of knowledge to share with our landowners.”
Conference speaker and topics
Eric Taylor, Ph.D., Texas A&M Forest Service silviculturist, Overton, will introduce participants to the initiative, the resources available and how participants can be involved. Taylor will also discuss various financial incentives available to landowners adopting climate-smart best practices on their property.
Taylor will also cover additional topics, including:
- Chemical competition control.
- Forest fertilization.
- Forest thinning.
- Hardwood and pine stand establishment.
- Prescribed burns.
For more information, contact Garrett at 903-935-8413.
