<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[Minnesota Master Naturalist]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://minnesotamasternaturalist.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[wood1145]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://minnesotamasternaturalist.wordpress.com/author/wood1145/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[2018 St. Croix Forestry Conference, Sandstone, February&nbsp;28]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<h3><strong>2018 St. Croix Forestry Conference</strong></h3>
<p>​Managing the North Woods for the Future</p>
<p>​<br />
Join us as we explore the changes, threats and challenges facing the region&#8217;s forested landscapes and the opportunities to manage them effectively for the future.</p>
<p>Keynote Address by Stephen Handler, Climate Change Specialist for the US Forest Service</p>
<p>Other topics covered will include​:​</p>
<p>Future Directions of Forestry Guidance and Support<br />
Climate Refuges on the North Shore<br />
Adapting Silvicultural Systems<br />
Invasive Species &amp; Pest Threats &amp; Opportunities<br />
Managing Wildlife &amp; Water ​Under Future Conditions​</p>
<p>&#8230;and MORE!</p>
<p>Learn more at: <a href="http://www.stcroixforestryconference" rel="nofollow">http://www.stcroixforestryconference</a>. eventbrite.com</p>
<p>​Event Details​:</p>
<p>Where:<br />
Audubon Center of the North Woods<br />
Sandstone, MN</p>
<p>When:<br />
Wednesday, February 28, 2018<br />
8:30am &#8211; 3:00pm<br />
Registration &amp; Check-in: 8:00am &#8211; 8:30am</p>
<p>*An optional 60+ minute walking tour of forest management practices at the Audubon Center will be offered following the end of the conference.</p>
<p>Who Should Attend:<br />
Local, state, federal and private foresters in Minnesota and Wisconsin, land managers, and other natural resource professionals or landowners interested in forest management</p>
<p>Cost:<br />
$35, includes full day of sessions, lunch and refreshments throughout the day</p>
<p>Register or Learn More:<br />
<a href="http://www.stcroixforestryconference" rel="nofollow">http://www.stcroixforestryconference</a>. eventbrite.com<br />
Please register by Tuesday, February 20, 2018</p>
<p>Questions:<br />
​​If you have any questions or are interested in sponsoring or presenting, p lease contact Nicole Butler at the St. Croix River Association: (715) 483 &#8211; 3300 or nicoleb@scramail.com</p>
<p>Nicole Butler<br />
Landowner Outreach Assistant</p>
<p>St. Croix River Association<br />
Advocating for conservation throughout the watershed.<br />
PO Box 655<br />
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024<br />
715.483.3300 | stcroixriverassociation.org</p>
<p>For questions or information regarding My St. Croix Woods, please call 715. 483.7053</p>
<h3><strong>Location</strong></h3>
<p>54165 Audubon Dr.<br />
Sandstone, MN 55072</p>
<h3><strong>Date and Time</strong></h3>
<p>Start: Wed Feb 28 2018 8:00:00 AM CST<br />
End: Wed Feb 28 2018 3:00:00 PM CST</p>
<p>If you have questions, please contact:<br />
<a href="http://www.stcroixforestryconference" rel="nofollow">http://www.stcroixforestryconference</a>. eventbrite.com or please call 715. 483.7053</p>
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