AgEBB-MU CAFNR Extension
Green Horizons
Volume 25, Number 2
Spring 2021
Missouri Forestry Summit to Be Held August 10-11
There are many threats to our forests and woodlands. The online Forestry Summit held in August of 2020 by the Forest and Woodland Association of Missouri (FWAM) detailed an aging forest lacking diversity, a lack of white oak regeneration to replace aging and harvested trees, concerns about tree mortality and how forests will respond to a changing climate.
The next iteration of the Forestry Summit is scheduled for August 10 and 11, 2021 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Columbia. These issues will be discussed further but more importantly, we will explore ongoing management initiatives to combat the many issues and threats to our forests. Breakout sessions will be held to gather ideas for what FWAM, and partners can do to keep our forests healthy.
Natural resource professionals, educators, consultants, landowners and anyone concerned about Missouri forests and trees and with an interest to promote, teach and encourage their management are welcome to attend and will find this event valuable. You can also view the 2020 presentations at https://forestandwoodland.org/forestry-summit.
More details, the agenda and registration will be up soon on the FWAM website at www.forestandwoodland.org. This event is a great opportunity to be involved and speak for the trees of Missouri.