SILSBEE, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service and the Southeast Texas Forest Landowners Association are hosting a land management seminar for Southeast Texas landowners on Friday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This seminar is designed for landowners who are interested in forestland management and income opportunities through forestry. Continuing education credits are available for professional loggers and foresters.
Topics covered in the seminar include wildlife management; alternative incomes from forestlands, legislative and legal updates from the Texas Forestry Association; forestry best practices for protecting water and soil; importance of joining a landowner association; the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®; the American tree farm system; and the East Texas Prescribed Burn Association.
This seminar will be hosted at Pinecrest Baptist Church, 5660 FM 1122, Silsbee, Texas. Interested landowners should RSVP by Oct. 31 to Donna Work, Texas A&M Forest Service Biologist, at 936-639-8191.
Attendance and provided lunch at the seminar are free thanks to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® implementation committee. The seminar is sponsored by the Texas Forestry Association.