Please note: These workshops are independent and do not require attendance at previous workshops to attend.

Women, we got this.

Learn the basics of managing forestland for you and future generations. Pick any upcoming workshop for a day dedicated to you and the needs of women forest landowners.

You'll learn about land management tactics, common challenges female forest landowners face, and meet professionals who can start you on your journey. This is not a series-pick any workshop that works for you and your schedule. Admission is FREE but registration is required.

Previous Workshops

May Workshop

Learn about non-timber forest products for your land, managing less traditional wildlife species, and how to protect your water resources. In addition, get guidance on forestland inheritance issues and how to strengthen communication as a female landowner. Workshop speakers are from UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources and Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Flinchum's Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens, GA

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Agenda

Presentations

Forestland and Inheritance

Wildlife Management of Less Traditional Species

Water Resources

Foraging and Non-timber Forest Products

April Workshop

The basics of growing a pine stand - start to finish, understanding forest ecosystems, how to manage land for the whole ecosystem, what does forest health means, and how can the Georgia Forestry Commission help landowners - come learn about all of these topics in April. Speakers are from UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, Georgia Forestry Commission, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Georgia Forestry Commission Office, Dry Branch, GA (Near Macon)

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Agenda

Presentations

Growing a Pine Stand 101

What are Forest Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services?

Birds and Bees, Flowers and Trees: Whole Ecosystem Wildlife Managment

GFC Support for Landowners

What is Forest Health?

March Workshop

Get step-by-step guidance on writing a forest management plan and forest taxation. Learn about prescribed fire and NRCS land management practices and understand how your UGA Extension agent can help you. Workshop speakers are from UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Conservation Services, UGA Extension, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center Warnell Center, Guyton, GA (Near Savannah)

Monday March 6, 2023

Agenda

Presentations

Introduction to the Women Landowner Workshops

Writing a Forest Management Plan

Forest Taxation

Land management Practices Supported by NRCS

Prescribed Fire for Land Management

February Workshop

Learn about healthy forest soils, the basics of wildlife management, and insects that harm pine trees. Hear first-hand about being your own advocate from an experienced female forest landowner. Speakers are from UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, Gaskins Forest Education Center, and Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Flinchum's Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens, GA

Monday, February 6, 2023

Agenda

Presentations

Introduction to the Women Landowner Workshops

Importance of Soils to Trees

Female Landowner Experience

Insects that Affect Pines

Wildlife Management Basics

Prescribed Fire

August Workshop

Calling all women landowners! Join us for a series of workshops to connect you with the tools and knowledge you need to manage your forestland. These daylong workshops are sponsored by the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources and are designed with the needs and obstacles of women landowners in mind. The first workshop is Monday, Aug. 22, at Flinchum's Phoenix in Athens, Georgia. Learn about tree identification, federal tree-planting incentives, and wildlife management, plus hear from other female forest landowners.

Flinchum's Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens, GA

Monday, August 22, 2022

Agenda

Presentations

Tree Identification in Georgia Forests

NRCS Incentive Programs for Forest Landowners

Introduction to Wildlife Management

Prescribed Fire: A Vital Tool for Wildlife Management

September Workshop

The next Landowner Series workshop for female landowners is coming up! Learn about how prescribed fire can improve your forest, learn about forestry consultants, and talk with other female forest landowners. Sponsored by the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, this is the second of three daylong workshops designed with the needs of women landowners in mind. Join us Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Gaskins Forest Education Center in Alapaha, Georgia.

Gaskins Forest Education Center, Alapaha, GA

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Agenda

Presentations

Introduction to Prescribed Fire

The Benefits of Using a Reputable, Local, Registered Forester

Landowner Experience: A Female Perpective

Birds and Bees, Flowers and Trees: Whole Ecosystem Management

October Workshop

Join us for the third workshop in our Landowner Series for female forest landowners. Women who own land face a unique set of challenges and obstacles, and this daylong workshop aims to break them down and help you overcome them! Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Mary Kahrs Warnell Education Center in Guyton, Georgia, where you will learn about federal forest incentives and hear from other female forest landowners about their experiences. Connect with other female landowners and network with experts! This event is sponsored by the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources and is free. Register today and start making those valuable connections for the future of your land

Mary Kahrs Warnell Education Center, Guyton, GA

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Agenda

Presentations

Common Challenges for Female Forest Landowners

GFC and our Landowner Assistance

Land Management at the Warnell Center

NRCS Incentive Programs for Forest Landowners

Additional Resources

Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) county contacts: https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/ Use this website to get contact information for GFC professionals in your county.

GFC Forest Management and Conservation: https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/ Use this website to learn more about forest management, GFC services, GFC programs, and conservation.

United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center Locator: https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app Locate local USDA offices to get assistance with programs like the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) programs discussed in the workshop.

USDA Web Soil Survey: https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx Soil survey map - We can have a future presentation explain how landowners can use the website and the information it provides.

Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Website Outreach: https://www.warnelloutreach.org/ Browse for outreach publications to learn more about resource management on the Topics Tab. There's a wealth of information for current and prospective landowners (https://www.warnelloutreach.org/topics.cfm) Warnell School Outreach Team (https://www.warnelloutreach.org/people.cfm) Georgia Master Naturalist Program - is a cooperation between the Warnell School and UGA Extension and offers trainings in a variety of natural resource topics. https://warnell.uga.edu/outreach/georgia-master-naturalist

UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ Learn about the programs and services UGA Extension has to offer Georgia citizens. Check out your county office to see local opportunities. Find your Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) County Agent. Follow the link, click on your county, go to the "Contact Us" tab, and scroll down to get the ANR agent name and email. https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices.html

Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR, DNR): https://gadnr.org/ Contact regional DNR offices to get assistance: https://georgiawildlife.com/about/contact