ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. — A program on managing your woods in the wake of the emerald ash borer will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Brennan Tree Farm at 7773 Fancy Tract Rd., Ellicottville.
The Allegheny Foothills Chapter of the New York Forest Owners Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will be holding the event, which is free and open to the public.
Hosts Dick Brennan and family will have their consulting forester, Eric Stawitzky on hand to explain the steps taken to salvage valuable ash timber while improving the woods for the future. Cornell Cooperative Extension foresters Peter Smallidge and Brett Chedzoy will also be there to share related tips for managing invasive forest plants and establishing new trees following the harvest or loss of mature ones.
The walk will take place rain or shine with up to one mile of walking in forest conditions, so dress for the weather. To help accurately plan for complimentary light refreshments, reservations are requested by Sept. 19 by contacting Tamara Bacho at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County at 716-699-2377, ext. 100 or tsb48@cornell.edu. For more information on the Woods Walk, contact Dick Brennan at 716-699-4125.
