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    A conference organized by Iowa State University Extension forestry faculty for woodland owners in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. More info at http://www.forestry.iastate.edu

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    PLEASE FILL OUT THE ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM REGISTRATION FEES AND

    PAYMENT OPTIONS: Early Bird Discount! All registrations postmarked on or before February 18, 2012 will pay just $40 per person to attend this conference. After February 18, 2012 the registration fee is $50 per person. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, buffet luncheon, refreshments and a conference resource packet with handout materials. Cancellations after March 1, 2012 will not receive a refund of registration fees. Please fill in the appropriate spaces below: POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2012 ______ # of people attending @ $40 each ______# of youth attending @ $15 each (Please note youth will be attending regular sessions) POSTMARKED AFTER FEBRUARY 18, 2012 ______ # of people attending @ $50 each ______# of youth attending @ $20 each (Please note youth will be attending regular sessions) TOTAL $__________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ISU FORESTRY EXTENSION Return payment and registration form to: Jesse Randall Attn: Forestry Conference 339 Science Bldg II Ames, IA 50011

    THE TRI-STATE FOREST STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE IS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Cooperative Extension Service at: Iowa State University University of Illinois Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign CONFERENCE LOCATION:

    Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference

    Iowa State University Forestry Extension

    The Sinsinawa Mound Center is located just a few miles east of Dubuque, IA, within convenient driving distance for participants from the Tri-State area. Sinsinawa Mound has formed partnerships with several hotels in the area which provide discounted rates for Sinsinawa guests. In Dubuque there is the Best Western (563) 557-8000, the Hampton Inn (563) 690-2005, and the Hilton Garden Inn (563) 585-5200, and in Galena there is Stoney Creek Inn (815) 777-2223. Dubuque, Iowa is less than 10 miles from the Conference Center and Galena, Illinois is about 15 miles from the Center.
    TRI-STATE FOREST STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE SATURDAY MARCH 10, 2012 SINSINAWA, WI.

    Saturday, March 10, 2012


    Sinsinawa Mound Center 585 County Road Z Sinsinawa, Wisconsin 53824

    DEADLINE TO MAIL REGISTRATION IS March 1st, 2012


    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse Randall or Jay Hayek (515) 294-1168 (217) 244-0534 [email protected] [email protected] Or online at www.forestry.iastate.edu

    Jesse Randall 339 Science Bldg. II Ames, IA 50011

    We are again running training sessions in the A series in the Morning and Afternoon and the G series in the Morning. These 2 hr workshops have limited enrollment and as such are on a first come first served basis. The remaining 5 programs per session are offered as 60-minute sessions. If you are successful in signing up for a training session you will receive a ticket in your check-in packet. This will be your entry pass. Please choose a talk for each session and mark your preferences on your registration form. Remember that both the Estate Planning and Chainsaw Safety Training have limited seating so register early and place your alternate program selection below the appropriate session box in case the program has already filled.

    Dont Wait to Register!


    Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration by registering on or before February 18, 2012 at $40 per person; after February 18, registration is $50 per person. There are No Exceptions! More information on each Talk and Speaker can be found online at www.forestry.iastate.edu Advanced registration is required, and is on a first-come, firstserved basis. No Walk-in registrations on the day of the conference. Participation is limited to 550 people. Registration must be postmarked on or before March 1, 2012.

    1:15 2:30 pm Buffet Luncheon & Visit with Exhibitors 2:30-3:30 pm SESSION 4
    A. Chainsaw safety and maintenance. (limited to 50 runs for two session periods) Ian Hunt, Mississippi Valley STIHL, Application Specialist, Peoria, Il. B. Getting involved with managing your woodland for timber products Dr. Carl Mize, ISU Retire Professor. C. Safe handling and processing of wild game. Jim Kerns, Edgewood Locker. D. Beekeeping for the beginner to intermediate. Andy Joseph, IDALS State Apiarist E. Invasive plant identification and control. Chris Evans, River to River Coop. Weed Management Area F. Steps to a successful tree planting. Roger Bohringer, WI DNR State Forest Nursery

    Registration Form
    Each person wishing to attend the conference MUST complete the registration information below AND complete the payment information on the reverse side of this form. FIRST REGISTRANT Name_____________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________ City______________________________________________________ State___________________ Zip_______________________________ Phone #___________________________________________________ Email Address______________________________________________ Indicate preference (A,B,C,D,E, or F) for each session: Session A has a seating limit and are 2 hours in length. Please place alternate selection in case limits have been reached. Session #2G is also a 2 hr workshop. _____ SESSION # 1 _____ SESSION # 2 _____ SESSION # 3 _____ SESSION # 4 _____ SESSION # 5 Meal Choice: _____ Turkey Where is the land located? (circle one) Wisc. Illinois Iowa Other (list)_________________ _____ Meatless Lasagna Approx. how many acres of woodland do you own?________________

    8:00 am Check-in; Continental Breakfast 9:10 - 9:25 am Welcome; Door Prizes 9:30 - 10:30 am SESSION 1
    A. No session in this time slot B. Bottomland hardwood forest management. Joe Herring, IDNR District Forester C. Wisconsins voluntary public access program. Melissa Keenan, WI DNR Forester. D. Maple syrup production for the beginner. Joe Polak, Maple Hollow, Merrill WI. E. Herbicides commonly used in forestry. Debra Morton, DOW chemical F. Tree identification tips for landowners. Chris Evans, River to River Coop. Weed Management Area

    SESSION 2 cont.
    E. Dendrochronology and fire scars: Reconstructing the past to understand the future. Dr. Michael Stambaugh, University of Missouri F. Conducting timber sales and current timber markets. Bob Petrzelka and Gretchen Cline, Geode Forestry G. Forest Management and Stream Water Quality: a new twist on an old story. * Please note this workshop runs for two sessions* Dr. Jan Thompson & Michaeleen Gerken, ISU

    3:45-4:45 pm SESSION 5
    A. Chainsaw safety and maintenance. (Continuation of Session 4A) Ian Hunt, Mississippi Valley STIHL, Application Specialist, Peoria, Il. B. Current insect problems; some old, some new. Dr. Laura Jesse, ISU Plant Disease Clinic. C. Managing your farm pond fish, plants, and algae. Allen Pattillo, ISU Extension Fisheries. D. Woody biomass harvesting on private lands: Capturing opportunity & minimizing impact. Dr. Tricia Knoot, ISU Forestry Post Doctoral Researcher E. Conducting timber sales and current timber markets. Bob Petrzelka and Gretchen Cline, Geode Forestry F. RPM to produce high quality tree seedlings. Wayne Loveless. Forest Keeling Nursery

    11:45 12:15 pm Break and Visit with Exhibitors


    SECOND REGISTRANT (check here if youth____) Name_____________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________ City______________________________________________________ State___________________ Zip_______________________________ Phone #___________________________________________________ Email Address______________________________________________ Indicate preference (A,B,C,D,E, or F) for each session: Session A has a seating limit and are 2 hours in length. Please place alternate selection in case limits have been reached. Session #2G is also a 2hr workshop. _____ SESSION # 1 _____ SESSION # 2 _____ SESSION # 3 _____ SESSION # 4 _____ SESSION # 5 Meal Choice: _____ Turkey Where is the land located? (circle one) Wisc. Illinois Iowa Other (list)_________________ _____ Meatless Lasagna Approx. how many acres of woodland do you own?________________

    12:15 1:15 pm SESSION 3


    A. Farm transition and estate strategies in a changing agricultural environment. (Continuation of Session 2A.) Steven Bohr, Farm Financial Strategies, Inc. Lisbon, IA. B. How crowded is your forest? How foresters determine when and how to thin a stand. Joe Herring, IDNR District Forester. C. Wolf management updates in Wisconsin in 2012. Adrian Wydeven WI DNR. D. Woods cultivated ginseng production in the Midwest. Jarett Cook, ISU Graduate Student. E. Diagnosis of hardwood tree diseases. Erika Saalau, ISU Plant Disease Clinic. F. Working with fire: the nuts and bolts of prescribed fire. Ryan Harr, ISU Wildlife Biologist/Assistant Scientist II

    10:45 11:45 am SESSION 2


    A. Farm transition and estate strategies in a changing agricultural environment. (limited to 50 runs for two session periods) Steven Bohr, Farm Financial Strategies, Inc. Lisbon, IA. B. Shelterwood harvest: tips and tricks for regeneration Brad Hutnik, WI DNR Forester C. Managing temporary, woodland ponds and their associated wildlife. Dr. Rebecca Christoffel, ISU Wildlife Extension D. Shitake mushroom production. Greg Bernie, Wisconsin mushroom grower. Session 2 talks Continue in next column

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