Forest Health, Insect, and Disease Briefing
- Length
- 8 hours
- Language
- English
- Note
- This event occurs in Spring. Please check back soon for upcoming dates.
- Event Format
- In-Person
About The In-Person Workshop
In partnership with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, Division of Forest Health, Penn State Extension presents the Forest Health, Insect, and Disease Briefing. This focused, single-day event delivers critical updates on the health of Pennsylvania’s forests, covering current insect and disease challenges. Attendees can look forward to a full day of essential presentations and information, with lunch included.
Earn Credits
- ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)
- SAF (Society of American Forester)
- SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative)
- PA Pesticide Applicator
- 2 Category 00
- 5 Category PC, 05, 06, 10, 18, 23
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- Forestry and other natural resource management professionals
- Forest landowners of all property sizes and experience levels
- Anyone interested in learning more about good forest stewardship and the ins and outs of forest systems
- Current forest health practices and emerging threats facing Pennsylvania’s forests
- How insects, diseases, invasive plants, and other forest health issues affect forest ecosystems
- Management practices and control methods used to maintain and improve forest health
Guidance Regarding COVID-19
We will follow University and local guidelines and regulations at the time of this event. Individual visitors still bear responsibility for adhering to guidelines and protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Please review Penn State's guidelines.
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