2015 Summer Meeting

Bottomlands, Beavers, Board Feet, and Butterflies
June 10 & 11, 2015
Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

Agenda and Registration Form

Approved for 5.5 Continuing Forestry Education Credits

Hotel Reservations:
All Suites Hotel
541 Carriage House Dr.
Jackson, TN  38305
(731) 668-6000

www.allsuitesjackson.com

40 Rooms have been reserved for $70 until June 1.  After that, rates increase to $85.  Block is reserved under Society of American Foresters.

Registration Costs

  • SAF Members Early - $85 (by May 30)
  • SAF Members Late - $95 (after May 30)
  • Non-SAF Members - $110
  • Students - $50

Note:  Participants must drive to the HNWR and back again.  Ride sharing is encouraged.  Busses will be available on site for the tour. 

  • Driving directions to HNWR from All Suites:
  • Travel West on I-40 to exit 56.
  • Take Hwy 76 South approximately 2 miles.
  • HNWR entrance is on left.  Follow to main office.

Agenda

Wednesday, June 10

4:00     Registration

6:00     Depart for Jackson Generals Minor League Baseball Game

6:30     Business Meeting

9:00     Registration Closes

Thursday, June 11

6:00     Continued Registration

6:30     Breakfast at Old Country Store

7:30     Return to Hotel to Checkout & Registration Closes

8:00     Depart for Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

8:45     Arrive

9:00     A Driving Tour & Welcome............................. Brian Roberts, Manager

9:30     The Hatchie River - History & Heritage.................. Harbert Alexander

10:30   Logging in the Bottoms - Looking Back,

              Looking Forward.................................................... Dr. Allan Houston

11:30   Working Lunch—How Foresters can Partner with Monarchs......... TBD

1:00     A Lesson in Old Growth...................... Eric Bridges/Dr. David Mercker

2:00     Beating the Beavers....................................................... Brian Roberts

3:00     Dismiss