Friday, April 15, 2011

Bankhead National Forest Liaison Panel Hosts Hardwood Restoration Workshop & Tour


The public is invited to a free workshop and field tour hosted by the Bankhead National Forest Liaison Panel on Saturday, April 30th. The Hardwood Restoration Workshop and Field Tour will highlight the hardwood restoration goals and management techniques for Bankhead National Forest.


Research scientists and professors specializing in silviculture and forest management will be guest speakers at the workshop beginning at 9 a.m. A field tour of the Bankhead National Forest will immediately follow the presentations. A follow-up Question & Answer session will conclude the workshop by 5 p.m.


The workshop will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and participants are encouraged to arrive early to sign-in and receive printed materials. Participants are asked to dress appropriately to walk in the forest and to bring lunch and drinking water.


The workshop will begin at the U.S. Forest Service Black Warrior Work Center (Central Fire Lookout Tower) located on Highway 33 about 7 miles south of Wren and 15 miles north of Double Springs.


Interested participants are encouraged to register by calling the Bankhead Ranger District office at (205) 489-5111.

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