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18th Crossett Forestry Field Day: Economic Aspects of Managing Non-Industrial Private Forestlands

The Southern Research Station of the USDA Forest Service is pleased to announce their 18th Crossett Forestry Field Day on May 5, 2004 at the Crossett Experimental Forest. Located 7 miles south of Crossett, Arkansas on Highway 133, the Crossett Experimental Forest has showcased the research and demonstration of good forestry practices in naturally regenerated stands of loblolly and shortleaf pine for over 60 years. The topic of this year's Forestry Field Day is "Economic Aspects of Managing Non-Industrial Private Forestlands." Presentations are planned on the economics of naturally-regenerated stands, the value of consulting foresters, conservation economics in private forestry, and private landowner timber tax issues. Landowners, foresters, and loggers are invited to attend. Registration for the Crossett Forestry Field Day is $25, and includes on-site transportation, lunch, and other refreshments. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and presentations will begin at 9 a.m. More information is available by calling Letitia at the USDA Forest Service's office in Monticello, Arkansas at (870) 367-3464 or Caroll Guffey at the University of Arkansas-Monticello at (870) 460-1052. Information and registration forms are also available online at: http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/4106/Crossett/2004ForestryFieldDay.html Registration materials are due by Wednesday, April 21, and participation will be limited to the first 200 registrants. Continuing education credits will be available for interested loggers and foresters. Go to http://www.sref.info/events/FieldDay2004registration for registration form.