1999 marks the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the American Tree Farm program in Missouri. A celebration commemorating this event will be held by Tree Farmers and foresters at the oldest continuous single ownership tree farm in the state - Shannondale Tree Farm - which is approximately 20 miles south of Salem, Mo.
The celebration will focus around a field day at Shannondale on Friday October 15th.
There will be several field presentations covering topics such as stream corridor management, soils, timber stand improvement, selective harvesting and wildlife management. In addition, there will be indoor programs including films and videos documenting the history of forest resource use in Missouri. There will also be demonstrations of historic woodcraft.
Registration should be made as soon as possible - attendance is limited. Facilities and shuttles can only accommodate about 200 people. To reserve your spot at this event, return the form below with payment. Registration includes lunch and commemorative items. Registration confirmation will be sent to you closer to the date of the event with a schedule, nearby accommodations information, etc. If available, registration at the door will be $5 more. Pre-registration deadline is October 1, 1999.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Name(s) _____________________________ Adults #____ @ $10 = $_____ | | | | Address _____________________________ Children (under 12 years old) | | #____ @ $5 = $_____ | | | | Total remitted $ __________ | | | | Make checks payable to and mail registration to: | | Jeff Fulk - Tree Farm 50th, HCR 62, Box 340, Salem, MO 65560. | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------