UCPR DEDICATES $25,000 TO SNC WOODLOT ADVISORY SERVICE
With clear-cutting of trees becoming more widespread to make way for agricultural crops and residential development, South Nation Conservation has been urging owners to consider the value of their woodlots before removing them.
Now SNC is getting some help from its friends in conservation and reforestation at the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
UCPR is partnering with SNC in promoting sustainable woodlot management by contributing $25,000 to the authority’s popular free advisory service for owners of tree stands throughout the region.
“Both partners find it imperative to educate woodlot owners when it comes to best management practices,” said Josee Brizard, SNC Team Lead, Forest Resources, adding the program has been well received, with more than 100 site consultations conducted covering 6,000 acres.
Available on a first-come, first-serve basis, there’s no charge for the advisory service. To be eligible for SNC advisory help, stands must be a minimum of five acres and applicants must reside in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell
SNC provides a technician to help owners identify such management considerations as general tree health, species and their potential uses, and the economic value of their woodlot.
The technician will provide a report including aerial photography and recommendations on how a landowner might improve a management approach to make it more sustainable.
“It’s certainly gratifying that our program has gained such good acceptance and support from our colleagues in Prescott and Russell,” Brizard observed.
“Of course, as owners of Larose Forest, the counties government has always demonstrated a keen interest in sustainable woodlot management.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION – Josee Brizard, SNC, 877-984-2948, ext.231.
JBrizard@nation.on.ca