BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - Join the Alabama Forestry Foundation, U.S. Forest Service and other partners for a New Year forest management hike in Bankhead National Forest Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 10:30 a.m., beginning at the Natural Bridge Recreation Area, located on County Road 63, one mile north of Highway 278 and 10 miles south of Highway 33.
Learn practical tips for improving forest health and biodiversity on your property while exploring towering hemlocks, majestic white oaks and resilient shortleaf and longleaf pines, species that play a vital role in biodiversity and sustainable forest management. Discover Bankhead’s natural bridge and learn about how geology shapes forest ecosystems.
Gain insights into caves and bats and why they matter for healthy landscapes, as well as information about invasive species and how to manage them.
This hike is perfect for landowners who want to enhance their property’s ecological value, learn best practices for forest management, and connect with Alabama’s rich biodiversity.
Attendees need to wear omfortable hiking shoes, bring water, and plenty of curiosity!
Celebrate the new year with fresh air, scenic views and actionable knowledge for your land while connecting with other landowners and forestry and natural resource professionals.
The $15 registration fee includes lunch. To register, visit member.alaforestry.org/events/.
For more information, contact Tyler Sibley at (256) 612-7694.
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