NRCS Forestry Field Day at Wake County Wildlife Club

NCCOP

Forest landowners: Discover NRCS cost-share programs &amp; conservation practices at this hands-on field day. Expert demos &amp; funding guidance!

2113 Coley Forest Pl

Join us for a hands-on forestry field day designed specifically for private forest landowners and land managers!Learn how to access NRCS technical assistance and cost-share funding to improve your forest operations while enhancing wildlife habitat. This half-day event features rotating demonstration stations covering forest management planning, wildlife habitat enhancement, prescribed fire management, and reforestation practices.What You'll Experience:<ul><li>Expert-led field demonstrations on 191 acres of managed forestland</li><li>Direct access to NRCS conservationists and extension foresters</li><li>Practical guidance on navigating application processes and funding opportunities</li><li>Networking with fellow landowners and conservation professionals</li><li>Take-home resources including practice factsheets and contractor contact lists</li></ul>Perfect for: Private forest landowners, land managers, and conservation-minded producers looking to implement sustainable management practices while accessing financial assistance.

Agenda

Registration begins at the Wildlife Club Clubhouse with coffee service, distribution of welcome materials including NRCS contact sheets, practice factsheets and application guides, followed by a brief safety orientation and site overview.

Welcome & Registration

The opening presentation at the Clubhouse features an NRCS Area Conservationist, Property Owner, and Extension Forester covering NRCS mission and services, application process guidance, a local property success story with lessons learned, and the day's agenda and logistics.

Opening Presentation: NRCS Mission and Services Overview

Participants will rotate through four hands-on demonstration stations covering Forest Management Planning & Thinning Operations, Wildlife Habitat Enhancement, Prescribed Fire Management, and Reforestation & Carbon Sequestration, with expert presenters leading 25-minute sessions at each location.

Station Rotations

The event concludes at the Clubhouse with a Q&A session featuring all presenters, individual consultations with NRCS staff, resource distribution and contact exchange, plus evaluation forms and follow-up scheduling opportunities.

Wrap-Up & Resource Fair 

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