Working with legislators and other elected officials is not a one-time experience. It requiresongoing outreach and engagement to build strong, lasting relationships. This session will focus on strategies for working with your elected officials to keep them interested and engaged in your district’s top priorities. We’ll discuss strategies for building relationships, crafting your message, hosting tours, and building regular engagement with elected officials into your work as a district.(Expert Level)
Many landowners are interested in growing a diverse forest, not just a monoculture. This talk will provide you with helpful guidelines and tips for choosing and combining timber species, along with management considerations when planting them. We will review current science on mixed species stand management. Participants will also take part in a group exercise on species selection and learn about techniques that support healthy mixed forests. (Expert Level)
