The East Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists will be holding a seminar on Forest Ecology and Management on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Nature Center in Tyler (11942 FM 848). The seminar will begin at 9 AM and conclude by noon. Cost is $10 per person to attend.
The presenter, Daniel Duncum, is a District Forester with the Texas Forest Service in Longview. Daniel possesses a wealth of information and personal experience in both commercial and urban forestry. Information discussed during the seminar will range from the forested regions of Texas to the benefits of urban forests and their management.
For more information or to register for this event please call Irene Hamel at (903) 566 - 9394.
Humans rely on trees for a multitude of requirements for living and conveniences that enhance the quality of life. Wildlife and our natural resources rely upon trees as well. Plan now to attend this seminar if you would like to learn more about trees and the East Texas outdoors. This seminar is the first in a series that will be held monthly from February to May.
For more information on the East Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, please visit http://www.woodduck.org. The chapter is planning to hold a training class for new members beginning in September. Attending these monthly seminars will be a great way to learn more about the Master Naturalist program and how you can get involved in this volunteer corps that donated over 1,400 hours of service to the East Texas community in 2008.
