Consulting Foresters Program and Workshop

Purpose: To assist Saginaw County landowners in learning more about their woodlot and its potential by working with certified foresters.

In 2022, Saginaw County landowners expressed a high concern for their forested land in a Conservation Needs Assessment that was conducted in the area. Currently, Saginaw County does not have access to a District Forester and staff at the District has limited knowledge/experience regarding the field of forestry.

This completely free program will provide county residents with the necessary resources to better manage the land in line with their goals, whether that be timber harvest, wildlife habitat, hunting, recreation, etc.

Requirements:

Woodlot must be 5+ acres
Woodlot must be located in Saginaw County
Woodlot is not currently under contract

How it works: Attend the informational workshop on May 21st at Hartley Outdoor Education Center at 5:30PM. After the meeting, you will schedule a FREE 2-hour consultation visit with a forester. During the visit, ask as many questions as you want!

Registration Form

Workshop Details:

Wednesday, May 21st at 5:30pm

Hartley Outdoor Education Center

12633 Beaver Rd. St Charles, MI 48655

*Registration Required*

The forester can give information such as:

If the woodlot is ready/suitable for a timber harvest
The value of certain species, size requirements, harvest logistics
Identify species of trees
Identify invasive species
Give advice on creating better wildlife habitat
Talk about different forest pests/diseases relevant to the area
Next steps landowners can take towards their goals