| APRIL 6, 2017 -- As Grangers we are all interested in our natural resources. This regional event is about our beautiful forests. On Monday, April 17, the Town of Simsbury, Simsbury Land Trust, Canton Land Conservation Trust, and Farmington River Watershed Association are co-hosting a Regional Forum titled "The Future of Our Forests: Stewarding Our Lands Thoughtfully." It will be held in the Program Room at the Simsbury Library (725 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury). A light supper will be available at 6:00 PM with the program starting at 7:00 PM. The event is open to the public; all ages welcome.
The Farmington Valley and surrounding area have rich forest resources that contribute to our high water quality, biodiversity, and quality of life, as well as tourism and recreation. Many stakeholders are interested in the future of our forests---additional land trusts and organizations are expected to attend the forum.
This Regional Forum will feature a presentation by Dr. Edward Faison, Senior Ecologist from Highstead, a regional organization in Redding, CT, dedicated to forest research and long-term monitoring. Dr. Faison will present information on how municipalities and land trusts can establish a landscape and historical approach to stewarding our protected preserves and better understand How, When, and Why we should monitor and manage our forests.
Questions and RSVPs (requested by April 10) to Helen Peterson, hkpeterson@comcast.net. |
