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Forest Management for Gamebirds - Tifton

UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, 15 RDC Road, Tifton, GA

Date: Nov 20, 2017 08:40 AM to Nov 21, 2017 08:40 AM

Brochure

Brochure with mail-in registration form and agenda

About the course
This course will provide an introduction to all aspects of timber management for gamebirds (eastern wild turkey, northern bobwhite, American Woodcock, waterfowl). The primary goal is to focus on the relationship between intensive forest management, gamebird habitat requirements and gamebird ecology.

Who Should Attend?
This class is appropriate for both natural resource professionals working in consulting, industry, government or non-profit organizations and private landowners and land managers interested in expanding their wildlife management options.

Instructor
Dr. Mark McConnell is a Wildlife Specialist at the University of Georgia Daniel B. Warnell School of Forest Resources. Dr. McConnell’s research focusing on the ecology and management of gamebirds in both forested and agricultural systems. His extension program targets training private foresters and landowners on the most cost-efficient wildlife management solutions based on the most current and reliable scientific evidence.

Cancellations
Notify Ingvar Elle at 706-583-0566 by November 6, 2017 if you need to cancel.

Special Needs
If you require special services or dietary considerations, contact Ingvar Elle at 706-583-0566 or ingvar@uga.edu by October 30, 2017.

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been set aside at two Tifton-area hotels:

Days Inn & Suites, 1240 Hwy. 82 West (I-75 Exit 62), Tifton, GA (229) 382-8505 for the nights of November 19-20 at a rate of $65.00 per night (plus 12% Room Tax and $5.00 Transportation Tax) with event code “FMG.” To get the room block rate please reserve your room by Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
Holiday In Express, 814 West Seventh Street (I-75 Exit 62), Tifton, GA (229) 388-3300 for the nights of November 19-20 at a rate of $93.00 per night plus tax, (plus 12% Room Tax and $5.00 Transportation Tax) with event code “FMG.” To get the room block rate please reserve your room by Tuesday, October 31, 2017.