Woodland Management, Taking Care of a Woodland Property. This five-session course is ideal for anyone who is just starting out taking care of a forested property. Topics covered include caring for an established forest, choosing native tree species for your site, forest health considerations, developing wildlife habitat, creating defensible space from fire,  hiring a contractor, and laws and regulations.  Field trip: see real examples of things learned in class.

Fridays: November 7, 14, 21, Dec 5 from 2-4 pm.  Field day: Saturday December 6th from10 am -2pm. Coos County Extension Office, 631 Alder St. Myrtle Point OR 97458. Cost for the course is $50 per person or $60/family sharing class materials. Visit https://beav.es/Nay   for dates, details and registration. Contact Norma.Kline@oregonstate.edu for questions.