This training, taught by foresters and other land managers will provide tools needed to incorporate invasive management and prevention into logging operations and land management plans. Cost: $45. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information call 802-229-4425 or visit www.nature.org/vermont/weeds
Invasive Prevention and Management for Foresters, Loggers and Land Managers
Event: May 22, 2012
This training, taught by foresters and other land managers will provide tools needed to incorporate invasive management and prevention into logging operations and land management plans. Cost: $45. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information call 802-229-4425 or visit www.nature.org/vermont/weeds
VT Agency of Agriculture- Noxious Weed Quarantine #3 – Formal Adoption Amendments
In late February the formal adoption of the amended Noxious Weed Rule occurred. Among other things, the Rule prohibits the sale of Norway Maple, Japanese and Common Barberry, Burning Bush, Amur Maple, yellow flag iris, and brittle waternymph. The rule was presented to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR) in mid-February and was well [...]
Winter Workshop: Grafting Conifers-March 31, 2012
Event: March 31, 2012
Join our hosts Don and Lela Avery at Cady’s Falls Nursery. Don will demonstrate the methods he uses for grafting spruce, pine, fir and larch. He will explain the timing involved in grafting conifers, the selection and preparation of under-stock, the selection of scions and the mechanics of making the matching cuts, using the side [...]
Winter Workshop: Pruning 101 – March 7, 2012
Event: March 7, 2012
Join V.J. Comai at the South Forty Nursery as he shares his more than 20 years of experience pruning a variety of shade and ornamental trees for wholesale production. This hands-on workshop will cover proper tools, techniques, timing, and safety with an emphasis on training young trees for good structure and aesthetics. VJ will also [...]