Forests in Focus: Harvests & Healthy Forests

Finnriver is pleased to host Part II of the 2026 Forests in Focus Event - Forests in Focus: Harvests & Healthy Forests!

This FREE outreach event supports Jefferson County’s forestry program goals by making current forestry work visible, understandable, and accessible to the public, while strengthening relationships across the local wood economy.

Primary goals:

• Increase public transparency around forest management and upcoming harvests, so there are no surprises
• Introduce the community to the local operators, mills, service providers, and agencies doing this work
• Support local economic development by highlighting workforce gaps, business opportunities, and pathways into the forestry sector
• Reinforce that Jefferson County forestry operates at multiple scales, from small landowners to industrial partners, and that all are needed for a functional local wood system

What to excpect from Part II: Programs, Harvests & Healthy Forests...

Hear from forestry local professionals and public officials about forest health, upcoming Jefferson County harvests, and resources available to landowners and the community. This will be an opportunity to learn about cost share programs available for caring for your own forest land.

After the discussion there will be time to wander and chat with professionals from both rights and enjoy a beverage.

Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/JC-forestry or email mal@chickadeeforestry.com

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The 2026 Jefferson County Forests in Focus Event is a joint effort event hosted by Chickadee Forestry for the Jefferson County SUstainable Forestry Program.