News Release Distributed 12/06/11

Research management during an economic slowdown will be featured at the 2012 Ag Expo Forestry Forum presented by the LSU AgCenter from 1 to 5 p.m., Jan. 20 at the West Monroe Convention Center.

Topics will include how forestry investments compare with other opportunities, strategies for forest landowners during economic slowdowns, an update of state and federal issues, a report from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and feral hog management.

The registration fee is $10 and is due by Jan. 13. Checks should be made payable to NELMG and be mailed to Forestry Forum, 704 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA 71291.

For more information, contact Steven Hotard at 318-323-2251 or via email. 

Mary Ann Van Osdell