County Agent Donny Moon is encouraging area residents involved in any aspect of forestry to consider participating in the 38th annual Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum which is set for Tuesday, Feb. 27, on the campus of LSU-Shreveport.

The one-day workshop is slated to get under way at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 4 p.m. This forum brings together private forest landowners, forestry professionals, researchers, and specialists to share up-to-date information on forest management in the northwest region of Louisiana and surrounding states.

This year’s topics include information on Short Rotation Woody Crops; Prescribed Fire; Cost Share and Management Opportunities; Current Issues for Ark-La-Tex Forest Landowners; Drought and Wildfire; ROW and Legal Issues for Forest Landowners.To register, Google “38th annual Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum.” Follow the EventBrite link to find the registration form. Advance fee is $25 while fee at the door is $30. Included are lunch and a link to the program proceedings.

A virtual option is available for those unable to attend in person. The fee of $15 includes the opportunity to watch the recorded meeting at your leisure. For information about this virtual option, contact Valerie West at 318-965-2326.

Door prizes will be given by several exhibitors for both in-person and virtual participants. CFE and CLE credits will be available.

For additional information, contact Dr. West at vwest@agcenter.lsu.edu.