The Tuscarawas County Sustainability Network presents…

Do you have acreage that you are managing? Are you wondering what sustainable and profitable solutions exist for your forest? The Tuscarawas County Sustainability Network, in partnership with Kent State University at Tuscarawas, will present a free Sustainable Forestry and Non-timber Forest products workshop on Thursday, November 12th, from 7 to 8 pm, in the Science and Advanced Technology Center room 113. To register, contact the Office of Continuing Studies and Community Development at 330.308.7434. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred.

Presenting will be Mr. Randy Clum, Owner of Clum Forestry Consultants and Dr. Randi Pokladnik, PhD in Environmental Studies and President of the Roots of Appalachia Growers Association.

Mr. Clum worked for the ODNR division of Forestry from 1979-1997, and now owns his own consulting company. He received the 2007 Harrison County Forest Stewardship Award and the 2009 Tuscarawas County Conservationists of the Year award.  Born and raised in the mesophytic forests of Appalachia, Dr. Pokladnik’s studies have focused on restoration ecology and non-timber forest products.