Small scale forest or timberland can be a challenge to manage. Please join us for a morning workshop at the Wewa Library on management strategies and markets. This event is presented by Ray Bodrey of Gulf County Extension and Ian Small of Walton County Extension. Following the workshop, join us on the coast for a talk and tour of the Buffer Preserve with Dylan Shoemaker and Sandra Chafin.

There will be light refreshments at each location. This event is free, but please call the library to register.

Charles Whitehead Public Library (10:00 AM – Noon CT)

Welcome & Introduction – Ray Bodrey, Gulf County Extension (5 min)
Woodlot Management & Small Scale Wood Markets – Ian Small, Walton County Extension (45 min)
*10 minute break*
Alternative Management Strategies: Introduction to Silvopasture, Mushroom Production and Invasive Plant ID – Ray Bodrey, Gulf County Extension (40 min)
Forestry Programs for Landowners – Steve Oswalt, Florida Forest Service (10 min)
Question & Answer Session – All (10 min)
Workshop concludes at noon CT
*Lunch on your own*

Buffer Preserve Lodge – 3915 State Road 30-A, Port St. Joe (3:00 – 4:30 ET)

Introduction to the Buffer & History – Sandra Chafin, Buffer Preserve (15 min)
Prescribe Burn and Other Management Strategies Used – Dylan Shoemaker, Buffer Preserve (15 min)
Tram Tour – Buffer Preserve Staff (45 min)
*Question & Answer Session (15 min)
Field tour concludes at 4:30 PM ET