Whidbey forestry workshop includes horse logging demonstration

Draftworks Horse Logging will give a demonstration with a two-horse team at a free forestry workshop in Greenbank. - Photo courtesy of the Whidbey Island Conservation District
Photo courtesy of the Whidbey Island Conservation District
Draftworks Horse Logging will give a demonstration with a two-horse team at a free forestry workshop in Greenbank.

October 23, 2011 · 12:24 PM

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The Whidbey Island Conservation District and Meerkerk Gardens will hold a workshop on restorative forestry techniques for small forest owners that includes tips on managing a forest to preserve and enhance its beauty, health and function.

The free workshop is open to the public, and will focus on such topics as directional falling, selective harvesting and creating wildlife habitat.

Draftworks Horse Logging will be at the demonstration with a two-horse team to show selective cutting and low-impact horse drafting techniques.

The workshop is from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Meerkerk Gardens.

For more information, contact Rob Hallbauer at 360-678-4708 or Rob@whidbeycd.org or visit www.whidbeycd.org.

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