Extension Communications 3614 Administrative Services Building Ames, Iowa 50011-3614 (515) 294-9915

8/13/03

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:
Paul Wray, Extension Forestry, (515) 294-1168, phw@iastate.edu
Jean McGuire, Continuing Education and Communication Services, (515) 294-7033, jmcguire@iastate.edu

Fall Forestry Field Days Announced

Iowa State University Extension and the Bureau of Forestry, Iowa Department of Natural Resources are offering seven forestry field days across Iowa this fall. These educational programs are designed to show various management techniques for Iowa’s woodlands and forests.

Other cooperators in these programs are County Conservation Boards, Natural Resource Conservation Service offices, the Iowa Tree Farm Program and the Iowa Woodland Owners Association.

The following lists the dates, locations, directions and cost for each field day. For more information, contact your ISU Extension county office or the ISU Extension Forestry office at (515) 294-1168 or phw@iastate.edu.

FLOYD COUNTY
Aug. 21, 1 to 4 p.m.
Lee and Darlyce Zimmer Tree Farm

Topics: Riparian Buffers-species, layout and design; Maintenance of Tree Plantings-weed control, gophers and deer; Woodland Renewal-recovery after grazing, under-planting, weed tree control, succession; Plantation Management-thinning and crop tree release; Invasive Plants in Iowa Woodlands
Directions: From Floyd, take First Avenue, west to Adam; north on Adam (becomes Quarry Road and the River Road) 2.5 miles to 1446 River Road
Cost: No charge

WARREN COUNTY
Sept. 19, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Walnut Ridge Tree Farm

Topics: Production of Christmas Trees-species, shearing, planting, weed control, marketing retail and wholesale; Management of Black Walnut Plantations-sites and site selection, thinning, growth rates and pruning for timber quality; Viticulture: Grapes for Iowa - selection of varieties, trellis system, pruning, cost of production and marketing; Tour and Wine Tasting at Summerset Winery
Directions: North of Indianola, from the junction of Highways 69/65 and G36, east 3/4 mile on G36
Cost: $5 for refreshments and materials

MONROE COUNTY
Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Soap Creek Tree Farm

Topics: Band saw Milling Farm Lumber-Iowa species and lumber quality; Prairies-plant ID and management; Cost Share Update; Marketing Timber; Forest Health and Invasive Plant Update; Iowa’s Tree Farm of the Year for 2003; Management of Pine Plantations; Hardwood Management-thinning, pruning, stocking, weed trees and crop trees
Directions: From Blakesburg, 1/4 mile south, turn right on 255th Street (gravel), 3 miles; turn left on 710th avenue 1 mile; turn right on 264th Street, 1/2 mile to the Tree Farm.
Cost: $10 for coffee, lunch and materials

LEE COUNTY
Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Barn Shelter, Shimek State Forest

Topics: Small Group Woodland Management-woodland prescriptions, woodland improvement and tree identification; Conservation Reserve Program Update; Market Update; Seed Identification; Forestry Power Equipment; Pathology Update-oak wilt, tatters and ash decline; Direct Seeding: Rows and Broadcast-site preparation, seed collection techniques, seeding methods and weed control
Directions: From Farmington, east on J56 approximately 3 miles to Forest Road; south on Forest Road 1 mile to the Barn.
Cost: $8.00 for donuts, coffee, lunch and materials

ALLAMAKEE COUNTY
Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Headquarters, Yellow River State Forest

Topics: State Forest and Management-history and plan, trails, campgrounds and facilities; Grouse Management in Iowa; Woodlands and Non-Game Birds; Invasive Plants and Their Control; The Big Tree Program in Iowa; Chain Saws-safety, operation, felling; Log Quality and Log Grades; Marketing Timber.
Directions: 5 miles southeast of Rossville on Highway 76 to B25; 4 miles northeast on B25 to the Headquarters.
Cost: $7 for coffee, lunch and materials

UNION COUNTY
Oct. 14, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Dan and Vicki Fogle Tree Farm

Topics: Riparian Tree Plantings-tree planting, hand and machine; Plantation Maintenance; Management of Pine Plantations-thinning and diseases of pines; Management of Hardwood Plantations-thinning, pruning for log quality, crop tree selection and release
Directions: From Creston, west on Highway 34 approximately 3.5 miles to Clover Avenue; south on Clover Avenue to 240th Street; east on 240th Street to 1254 240th Street.
Cost: No Charge

JOHNSON COUNTY
Oct. 17, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Bob and Carolyn Howe Tree Farm

Topics: Planning for Plantations-soils, species, layout and species mix; Caring for Hardwood Plantations-crop tree thinning, crown competition thinning and pruning for quality; Health Issues in Plantations-oak wilt and pine wilt; Invasive Plants in Woodlands; Woodland Ponds and Watersheds; Deer Damage and Fencing
Directions: In Iowa City from the intersection of I-80 and Highway 1; north on Highway 1 to Newport Road NE; west on Newport Road NE to Sugar Bottom Road; north on Sugar Bottom Road to 2284 Sugar Bottom Road.
Cost: No Charge

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