Halifax County Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tour

Participants will travel to stops on hay wagons. Stop 1: Welcome to the Cove Property. Ward Burton will share his vision and conservation philosophy. Stop 2: The Importance of Protecting Wetlands. Learn about wetland restoration and creating habitat for flora and fauna that thrive in these areas. Stop 3: Shortleaf Who? Shortleaf pine was once a much more common species in Virginia. Hear about efforts to restore this diminished species to the landscape. You will also learn how to identify both shortleaf and loblolly pines. Lunch: Local (boxed) fare provided by the Burton Family. Stop 4: Reaching the NEXT Generation. Members of the Ward Burton Foundation will share their efforts to promote a conservation ethic among younger generations. Stop 5: Tools to Create and Manage Wildlife Habitat. Discing, burning, and planting are all ways to create and maintain high-quality habitat for many different species of wildlife. See how the Burton family uses these tools on their land. Stop 6: Hardwoods are Important Too! Virginia has a new initiative to help woodland owners improve the health and productivity of their hardwood forests. Learn how this initiative can help you. Please register by 4:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25