Join Smith County Conservation District for a brush management field day!
Guest speakers include:
Chris Miller, NRCS Range Management Specialist | Changes to NRCS’s Approach to Addressing Brush Management
Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University Research and Extension Wildlife Specialist | Effects of Invasive Species on Wildlife Habitat
Keith Harmoney, Kansas State University Research and Extension | Chemical Control Methods
Mike Klien, Rooks County Weed Department
Jewell County Prescribed Burn Association | Working Together to Safely Apply Prescribed Burning
Kristen Kloft, Ladysmith Consulting LLC | Prescribed Burn Plans
Tony Ifland, US Fish and Wildlife Service | Partners for Wildlife Cost Share Program
Eric Weins and Brandon Tritsch, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks | Habitat First Cost Share Program
Dustin Kriley, NRCS District Conservationist | NRCS Cost Share Programs
Humminbyrd Drone | Drone Demonstration
Demonstrations of various mechanical tree-removing equipment including saws, shears, and mulchers, will also be presented!
Pulled Pork sandwiches with sides will be provided!
RSVP by June 7th by, contacting Janel at 785-425-6302 Ext. 334 or Janel.odle@ks.nacdnet.net.