Please join us for a webinar to learn about agroforestry and silvopasture as tools to manage your land. Agroforestry is a combination of agriculture and forestry that increases biodiversity and Silvopasture is the practice of integrating trees, forage, and grazing domesticated animals. This webinar will give an introduction to these practices from a forester’s perspective.
To register for this webinar please click HERE.
For any questions, comments, or assistance please contact us at info@northcountylandtrust.org or contact Lisa at 207-631-1891.
Presenters:
Michael Downey will present “Introduction to Agroforestry: The Science, Practice and Possibilities for Massachusetts”
Michael is a Service Forester and Forest Stewardship Program Coordinator for the Massachusetts Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry (DCR). He works with landowners and municipalities throughout the commonwealth to sustainably manage their woods. Before coming back to Massachusetts in 2005, he previously worked as a Service Forester for the Kentucky Division of Forestry. Michael holds a BS in Forestry from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a BA in History from Westfield State College.
Katherine MacFarland will present “What Is and Isn’t Silvopasture in the Northeast?”
Kate MacFarland is an Agroforester for the USDA National Agroforestry Center (NAC). She is part of the technology transfer team at NAC, serving as the liaison to the northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and west coast regions. Her work focuses on providing leadership for national and regional workshops and trainings, developing outreach materials for science delivery to a range of technical and general audiences, and supporting the integration of agroforestry into USDA programs.
Jeff Jourdain will present “Experiences Establishing Silvopasture: A Forester’s Perspective”
Jeff is a consulting forester based in Becket, Massachusetts who has worked with a number of landowners in recent years to evaluate and implement silvopasture projects in New England.
To register for this webinar please click HERE.
For any questions, comments, or assistance please contact us at info@northcountylandtrust.org or contact Lisa at 207-631-1891.