REGION — The Wayne-Lackawanna Forest Landowners Association and the Wayne Conservation District are sponsoring a forestry field day Sunday, October 12, that will provide learning opportunities for just about anyone interested in the woods in this region.

Professional forester Craig Olver and his wife, Janet, are hosting the day, which is at their 35-acre Crossroads Tree Farm in Honesdale. Before going into private practice, Olver was for many years the forest specialist for the conservation district.

Speakers will be stationed at various places around the farm where they can point out the things and practices they’re discussing. Among those speakers will be Bob Muller, manager of the conservation district, who will talk about implementing erosion and sedimentation controls during a timber harvest, and Heidi Ferber, the district’s nutrient management specialist, who will discuss the use of a no-till seeder in planting wildlife food plots. On display will be the district’s no-till seeder, which can be rented by woodland owners and sportsmen’s clubs.

Craig Olver will explore the benefits of timber harvesting and the layout, design and construction of forest trails. Janet Olver will explain how to control the growth of root suckers in American beech. And Amanda Subjin of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy will give pointers on tree identification. Joe Kandrovy, procurement forester with Diaz Forest Products of Kingsley will be on hand to talk about log buying, cutting logs for best value and selling timber. And Don Sheldon will exhibit chainsaw equipment and supplies.

The event is free and open to the public and starts at 1 p.m. at the tree farm, which is roughly a mile west of PA Route 670 and northwest of Bethany Borough. The address is 834 Beech Grove Rd., Dyberry Twp. near Honesdale. This is a rain-or-shine event in a wooded area, so be sure to wear sturdy walking shoes and clothes that can stand up to a little inclement weather. For further information, you can call Craig Olver at 570/253-4161.