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Challenges to the Catskill Forests: Understanding Issues, Moving Towards Solutions Our regional trees and forests are being impacted by invasive insect pests, overwhelmed by competing ground vegetation, and eaten by deer! Why should we care? Trees and forests clean our water and air, sequester carbon, support wildlife, provide local energy and valuable wood resources, plus provide places to recreate and relax. Learn about these topics, have discussions on solutions, and discover valuable resources to help deal with these issues by attending this important conference, presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties, on Friday November 13. Cornell University Natural Resource professionals presenting include: Mark Whitmore, Cornell University Forest Entomologist who will cover Getting Serious about Two Destructive Invasive Forest Pests, Emerald ash borer and Hemlock wooly adelgid • Dr. Paul Curtis, Cornell University Department of Natural Resources on Impacts of Deer on Forested Landscapes • Dr. Peter Smallidge, Cornell University’s Extension Forester covering Challenges to Successful Forest Regeneration • Dr. Bernd Blossey, Director of the Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants, Cornell University on A New Road to Success: Transforming our Approach of the Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants. This program is for municipal officials, forest landowners, resource managers, foresters, loggers, agencies and organizations working on these topics as well as anyone concerned with these issues. Credits will be available for planning board members, SAF foresters and TLC loggers. It will be held at the Windham Mountain Resort, Windham, NY and runs from 9:30-3:30. The cost is $10 per person with a delicious lunch included. To register go online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/forestchallenges_210 or call 518-622-9820 x0. The registration deadline is November 6. This event is made possible with funds from the Catskill Watershed Corporation in partnership with New York City Department of Environmental Protection and funds from the Robert H. Wentorf Foundation. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. For more information on CCE Columbia and Greene Counties, visit our website www.ccecolumbiagreene.org or find us on Facebook.