Passing on a PSA that you may be interested in. The folks over at the PEI Model Forest Project are putting on a workshop and tour on Sept 25th, at the Brookvale Alpine Centre. Here is the workshop announcement:

Managing our Forests for Tomorrow

What are the issues facing today's woodlot owners? How can we work together to find common solutions to the hurdles of managing forested land sustainably - today and in the future ?

With this in mind, the P.E.I. Model Forest in partnership with the Public Forest Council would like to invite you to a special workshop and tour to help find acceptable and viable solutions.

Topics for the morning session will include managing forest lands for multiple usages, Wild Canines of P.E.I., Buffer Zone Legislation and Management options, P.E.I. Woodlot Owner Survey Results and the Importance of Woodlot Owner Organizations.

The afternoon Woodlot Tour will feature a chair lift ride to the various demonstrations such as Silviculture Treatments, water diversion structures, Watershed & Riparian Zone Management Options, Chainsaw Clinic and P.E.I. Wildlife.

Time: 8:45
Location: Brookvale Alpine Centre, P.E.I. (Rte. # 13 - follow the signs)

There is no charge to attend this special event and lunch will be provide to guests who have pre-registered and are attending both the morning and afternoon sessions.

If you are aware of someone that may be interested in attending, please pass along this invitation. To register or for more information, please contact me or visit http://www.peiforests.ca.