Wood Utilization and Fire Protection Workshop

This one-day workshop at the Asheville Botanical Gardens will cover best practices for processing storm-damaged timber into useful wood products. Experts will present key topics, including post-storm timber recovery, wood extraction methods, sawmilling, drying, storage, and safety. Hands-on demonstrations and technical discussions will provide practical insights into equipment, safety protocols, and efficiency in wood utilization. We will also examine the wildfire potential resulting from all the downed trees.

Whether you're a landowner, forester, or interested in new business opportunities, this workshop offers essential knowledge for maximizing wood resources. The event will take place on Monday, August 11th, 2025 at the Asheville Botanical Gardens, located at 151 WT Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804. In the afternoon, we will visit a field site to observe a portable sawmill and its operation. The cost for the event is $20 and includes registration, lunch, and snacks. Registration is limited to 30 attendees. To register for this event, click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wood-utilization-and-fire-protection-workshop-tickets-1478044162879?aff=oddtdtcreator.

For more information contact Nathan Gatlin, Western Area Agent – Forestry, at bnBnYXRsaW4gfCBuY3N1ICEgZWR1 or by calling (336) 651-7330.

The agenda for the workshop is below:

Monday, August 11, 2025

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM - Registration

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM - Welcoming and Introductions

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM - Forests, Trees, Wood

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM - From Tree to Wood Products

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Break

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM - Getting Wood out of the Forest

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - The Forest and the Fire

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM - Lunch

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM - Insects, Pests, Calamities

01:45 PM - 03:00 PM - Wood Processing Demonstrations

03:00 PM - 03:15 PM - Break

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM - Discussion: What can you get out of your forest and how?

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