Woodland Stewards Webinar Series
Identifying and Managing Woodland Threats
SPONSORED BY: COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST, MIDWEST, AND MID-ATLANTIC REGIONS
March 7, 2019, 7-9 PM Eastern
Threats to your woodland can come in many sizes and shapes; disease, insects, invasive plants, and any combination of these three categories. In this session, our team of experts will introduce you to a few basic pest principles, present a model example of each threat, and offer some simple practices to help ensure your woodland remains healthy and productive.
Presenters:
Dr. David Coyle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University. Dave specializes in forest health and invasive species, and uses multiple communication methods to inform the public and professionals on the identification and management of common (and uncommon) forest and tree pests.
Dr. Lauren Pile is a research ecologist with the USDA Forest Service – Northern Research Station located in Columbia, Missouri. Her research focuses on using silvicultural or vegetation management approaches to solve emerging ecological issues to natural resource management including plant invasion and disturbance.
Dr. Hank Stelzer is an Associate Professor of Forestry and State Forestry Extension Specialist at the University of Missouri. His Extension responsibilities include assisting private landowners in all aspects of woodland management and conducting tree care workshops for homeowners in communities across the Show-Me State.
