There is still space available in the upcoming Diversifying Income Opportunities on Small Woodlands workshop that will be held on Saturday, January 26th at the Ohop Grange near Eatonville, WA. If you are interested in attending, but have not yet registered, please contact Kirk Hanson asap (kirk@nnrg.org, 360-316-9317) as space is limited and the course is filling fast.
The workshop will introduce a series of new strategies and tools for maximizing the economic potential of conservation-based forest management. Speakers from companies and organizations in the Northwest that specialize in small woodland management, conservation driven markets, and other incentive programs will provide thorough overviews of each strategy.
Topics will include:
* Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and markets
* Forestry based carbon offset markets
* Small-scale wood products processing and value-added sales
* Working forest conservation easements
* Current use taxation and Transfer of Development Rights
* Financial assistance programs for small woodland owners
For more information, please follow this link: http://www.nnrg.org/news-events/events/1-19-diversifying-income-opportunities-on-small-woodlands-eatonville/. The full conference guide, including the schedule, directions and speaker biographies can be downloaded from that webpage, or by following this direct link: http://www.nnrg.org/files/nisqually_income_workshop.pdf.
Registration is required as space is limited. There is a cost of $15 per person that includes lunch and refreshments. To register, or for more information, please reply to this email with your name and contact information or contact Kirk Hanson at 360-316-9317.
Please feel free to forward this announcement to other people that may be interested.
Kirk Hanson
South Sound Regional Director
Northwest Certified Forestry
PO Box 6373
Olympia, WA 98507-6373
Cell: 360-316-9317
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