Montgomery Co. to host forestry field day

The Nodaway River Valley Woodland Owners Association Forestry Field Day is Oct. 30, at 12:30 p.m., beginning from the host landowner property at 1974 U Ave., Villisca.

The field day will include light hiking and demonstrations on woodland health and wildlife habitat management, pond management and bow making.

It will also include a discussion on alternative products from Iowa forests like ginseng, maple syrup, wild plum, hazelnuts, aronia berries, using thinning residues for meat smoking and native tree species for wood working. The field day is scheduled to conclude at 4 p.m.

Attendees should plan to dress for outdoor weather conditions and be prepared for light physical activity.
For more information contact Lindsey Barney, District Forester, Iowa DNR, at (712)482-6245.