Why Markets Matter

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Forestry is the fifth largest manufacturing industry in Maryland. It supports more than 18,000 jobs and makes a $2.5 billion impact on the economy. Forestry also provides $24 billion in free “ecological services” by removing pollutants from the air and nutrients from soil and water runoff and providing habitat for critical species(1). But dwindling markets have put the industry at risk.

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Join us this October and November for "Why Markets Matter" to hear from forest industry experts, tree farmers and forest industry professionals and learn more about the state of Maryland forestry, market opportunities and how conservation and utilization are equally important elements of sustainable forestry.

 

Three Regional Events

Free event sponsored by the Maryland Forests Association and the Maryland Tree Farm Program with grant funding support from the Rural Maryland Council. Register here

• Western Maryland (Bittinger, Garrett County)

• Southern Maryland (La Plata, Charles County)

• Eastern Shore (Pocomoke City, Worcester County)

 

 

Western Maryland - October 3 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Lunch and program at the Bittinger Fire Hall

176 Brenneman Road, Bittinger, MD 21522

Farm Tour of Rocky Resolve Tree Farm

Bill and Tina Buckel are the 2019 Northeast Tree Farmers of the Year. Bill will lead a tour of his 134-acre tree farm and discuss the challenges and opportunities for tree farmers today. 

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Southern Maryland - October 10 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Lunch and program at Deerhaven Timber Farm

7745 Whitetail Place, La Plata, MD 20646

Farm tour of Deerhaven Timber Farm

William Harris will lead a tour of his Southern Maryland tree farm to discuss the challenges and opportunities for tree farmers in the region.

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Eastern Shore - November 7 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Lunch and Program at the Log Cabin at Winter Quarters

355 Winter Quarters Drive, Pocomoke City, MD 21851

Farm tour of Culp Tree Farms

The Culp family was named 2018 Maryland Tree Farmer of the Year and were nominees for the Northeast Tree Farmer of the Year award. Jim Culp will take us on a tour and discuss the challenges and opportunities for tree farmers on the Eastern Shore.