2017 Alder Management Workshop Arlington, WA Managing Red Alder REGISTRATION FORM Please return this form along with a check (payable to WSU Extension) to: WSU Extension Forestry Attn: Alder Workshop 600 128th St SE Everett, WA 98208 A two-day educational workshop for property owners Name(s): Address: Friday and Saturday October 6 & 7, 2017 Arlington, WA City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Would you like to receive our email newsletter? Y/N May we send you a follow-up survey after the event? Y/N How many acres do you own? $60/person Must be received by September 23. $80/person Received Sept. 23 through 5 PM Wed., Oct. 4. $100/couple* Must be received by September 23. $120/couple* Received Sept. 23 through 5 PM Wed., Oct. 4. FRIDAY ONLY REGISTRATION $30/person Must be received by September 23. $50/person Received Sept. 23 through 5 PM Wed., Oct. 4. $50/couple* Must be received by September 23. $70/couple* Received Sept. 23 through 5 PM Wed., Oct. 4. *Same household or ownership TOTAL: $ Cancellations will be accepted until September 29, and refunds may be subject to a $5 administrative fee. WSU Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Ian Fawley at 425-357-6023 or ian.fawley@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event. EXTENSION 600 128th St SE Everett, WA 98208 FULL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Extension Forestry In what county?
20 1 7 ALD ER M AN A GE ME NT W O R K S H O P Workshop Information WHEN: WHERE: Do you have alder on your property? Red alder (Alnus rubra) is one of the most common native hardwood trees in western Washington. This moisture-loving tree is most common in riparian areas near streams and wetlands, where it contributes to high-quality habitat and clean water. Alder is short-lived, though, and older stands can quickly lose their value and stability, often degenerating into brush patches dominated by invasive species. For larger properties, harvesting alder for timber production may be a viable option. Historically considered a weed tree, red alder is now a commercially-valuable tree with recent log prices as high as $875/Mbf for high-quality logs. This workshop will take a comprehensive look at both the challenges and opportunities that red alder presents to landowners. We will discuss management options for different property sizes and different property uses (e.g. small-scale timber production vs. backyard forests and natural areas) and how to provide for long-term health, habitat, and water quality in the process. Speakers will include: State, university, and industry experts in hardwood silviculture, streamside ecology and management, and local hardwood markets. Friday, Oct. 6 5:00-8:30 PM (first half) Saturday, Oct. 7 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (second half) Weston High School 4407 172nd St NE, Arlington, WA 98223 (5 min. drive east of Exit 206 from I-5) FULL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Registration $60/person Must be received by September 23. Save $20! $80/person Received Sept. 23 through 5 PM Wed., Oct. 4. Couple Registration (same household or ownership) $100/couple Must be received by September 23. Save $20! $120/couple Received Sept. 23 through 5 PM Wed., Oct. 4. FRIDAY ONLY REGISTRATION This option is for folks for whom timber harvest is not applicable. Friday Only Registration $30/person Must be received by September 23. Save $20! $50/person Received Sept. 23 through 5 PM Wed., Oct. 4. Friday Only Couple Registration (same household or ownership) $50/couple Must be received by September 23. Save $20! $70/couple Received Sept. 23 through 5 PM Wed., Oct. 4. Cost includes: Classroom sessions and field trip tour Friday dinner and refreshments Saturday AM refreshments and lunch Student and Master Gardener Discount and Discounted Friday night lodging option - Call 425-357-6023 for details. Pre-Registration Required Space is limited and is first come, first served. Registration must be received no later than 5 PM Wed. Oct 4th. Register online with a credit card at: http://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/alder/ Complete the form on the back and mail with a check made out to "WSU Extension" Session topics include: Alder Ecology - growth, suitable sites, life history, and ecological role. Management Options for over-mature/dying stands, including both harvest and non-harvest options for different property types, and managing understory vegetation that is typically associated with riparian alder sites. Wildlife in riparian hardwood stands. Critical area regulations that apply to all properties in unincorporated Snohomish County, and how those regulations apply to caring for alder in county-designated sensitive areas. State Riparian Management Zone (RMZ) Regulations for larger properties considering harvesting alder near streams. Hardwood Conversion Alternative Plans for converting streamside alder into a healthy conifer stand that provides for longer-term habitat and water quality. Red alder Silviculture - improving existing stands, managing natural regeneration, and growing new alder plantations (this will cover seedling sources, sites preparation, planting, spacing, and growing conditions for bottomland and upland sites) Markets for red alder Field Trip Tour: The Saturday afternoon field trip will comprise tours of young and older red alder stands and a completed streamside hardwood conversion (alder to conifer) project. The field trip portion will be held rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather. Walking short distances along trails is required. Please wear sturdy, comfortable footwear. Portable restrooms and drinking water will be available. With thanks to our partners: This program is an educational partnership between Washington State University Extension and the Washington Department of Natural Resources. This program was made possible in part by funding fromsnohomish County Surface Water Management.
Do you have alders? Property Owners - Join us for a 2-day educational workshop to learn techniques, ps, and strategies to manage your red alders. Fri, Oct 6: 5:00-8:30 PM Sat, Oct 7: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM 4407 172nd St NE, Arlington, WA 98223 (5 min drive east of I-5 Exit 206) Learn from red alder experts and tour alder management field sites Presentation Topics: Red alder Ecology Management Op ons Wildlife in riparian hardwood stands Cri cal area regula ons Markets for red alder Red alder Silviculture Hardwood Conversion Alterna ve Plans State Riparian Management Zone (RMZ) Regula ons For More Information and to Register: 425-357-6023 h p://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/alder/ With thanks to our partners FULL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION $60/person $80/person $100/couple $120/couple FRIDAY ONLY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION $30/person $50/person $50/couple $70/couple *Same household or ownership Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimina on. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
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DON T MISS OUT! Property Owners THERE IS STILL TIME to register for our 2-day educational Alder Management Workshop. Fri, Oct 6: 5:00-8:30 PM Sat, Oct 7: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM 4407 172nd St NE, Arlington, WA 98223 (5 min drive east of I-5 Exit 206) Learn from red alder experts and tour alder management field sites Presentation Topics: Red alder Ecology Management Op ons Wildlife in riparian hardwood stands Cri cal area regula ons Markets for red alder Red alder Silviculture Hardwood Conversion Alterna ve Plans State Riparian Management Zone (RMZ) Regula ons For More Information and to Register: 425-357-6023 h p://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/alder/ With thanks to our partners FULL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION $60/person $80/person $100/couple $120/couple FRIDAY ONLY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION $30/person $50/person $50/couple $70/couple *Same household or ownership Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimina on. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
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Do you have alder on your property? When: Friday, October 6 th 5:00 8:30 PM (first half) Saturday, October 7 th 9:30 AM 5:30 PM (second half) Where: Weston High School 4407 172 nd St NE Arlington, WA 98223 (5 min drive east of I-5 Exit 206) Cost: Full Workshop Registration Registration $60/person $80/person (Sept 23 5pm Oct 4) Friday Only Registration Registration $30/person $50/person (Sept 23 5pm Oct 4) Registration $100/couple $120/couple (Sept 23 5pm Oct 4) Registration $50/couple $70/couple (Sept 23 5pm Oct 4) *Same household or ownership Info and Registration: (425) 357-6023, ian.fawley@wsu.edu http://forestry.wsu.edu/ nps/events/alder/ Join us for a two-day educational workshop. Red alder (Alnus rubra) is one of the most common native hardwood trees in western Washington. This moisture-loving tree is most common in riparian areas near streams and wetlands, where it contributes to high-quality habitat and clean water. Alder is short-lived, though, and older stands can quickly lose their value and stability, often degenerating into brush patches dominated by invasive species. For larger properties, harvesting alder for timber production may be a viable option. Historically considered a weed tree, red alder is now a commerciallyvaluable tree with recent log prices as high as $875/Mbf for high-quality logs. This two-day workshop (which includes a field trip) will take a comprehensive look at both the challenges and opportunities that red alder presents to landowners. We will discuss management options for different property sizes and different property uses (e.g. small-scale timber production vs. backyard forests and natural areas) and how to provide for long-term health, habitat, and water quality in the process. Presentation Topics: Red alder Ecology Management Options Wildlife in riparian hardwood stands Critical area regulations State Riparian Management Zone (RMZ) Regulations Hardwood Conversion Alternative Plans Red alder Silviculture Markets for red alder Cost includes: Classroom sessions and a field trip tour Friday dinner and refreshments Saturday AM refreshments and lunch With thanks to our partners: Scan QR code for more info Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations while participating in this program should call WSU Extension at 425-357-6023 at least 21 days in advance.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ian Fawley, WSU Extension, 425-357-6023, ian.fawley@wsu.edu Managing Red Alder: A two-day educational workshop for property owners Arlington, Wash Do you have alders on your property? Red alder (Alnus rubra) is one of the most common native broadleaved trees in western Washington. This moisture-loving tree is most common in riparian areas near streams and wetlands, where it contributes to high-quality habitat and clean water. Property owners will learn techniques, tips, and strategies to manage their alders at the Alder Management Workshop on Friday, October 6 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9:30 am to 5:30 p.m. at Weston High School 4407 172 nd St NE, Arlington, WA 98223. Washington State University Extension and Snohomish County Surface Water Management will host this event that features classroom sessions and a field trip tour. This two-day workshop will take a comprehensive look at both the challenges and opportunities that red alder presents to property owners. Sessions will be led by state, local, university, and industry experts in hardwood silviculture, streamside ecology and management, wildlife, regulations, and local hardwood markets The cost to attend the full workshop (including all sessions, Friday dinner, Saturday lunch, and the field trip tour) is $60 per person or $100/couple (same household or ownership) before September 23 and $80/$120 September 23 until 5pm October 4. A Friday only registration is available for property owners for whom timber harvest is not applicable and is $30 per person or $70/couple before September 23 and $50/70 until 5pm October 4. Children attend for free. There is a special student and Master Gardener rate (call for details). To register or learn more, visit http://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/alder/ or contact WSU Extension Forestry at 425-357-6023. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact WSU Extension Forestry at least two weeks before the event.