Save the date (PDF) for the 2018 Riparian Forest Buffer Summit, which will be at the Ramada Inn in State College on February 28 and March 1.

Attendees needing overnight accommodations can call the Ramada Inn at 814-238-3001 to book a room under “Bureau of Forestry.” A block of rooms is available at a reduced rate of $65 plus tax. If your agency or organization is tax exempt, remember to bring your exemption form.

This year’s summit will provide attendees with information and skills — from creating planting plans to working with contractors — that they can utilize in their day-to-day work.

Invited attendees include conservation professionals and decision-makers that work with riparian forest buffers across Pennsylvania.

The summit provides opportunities to:

• Network with other professionals and develop new partnerships
• Enhance communication skills when working with landowners
• Learn more about new and upcoming research, methods, and data

A draft agenda (PDF) currently is available. Check back for updates to the summit agenda.

Register for the summit by completing and mailing the attendee registration form (PDF).

If you’re interested in participating in the summit as an exhibitor/vendor, see the exhibitor/vendor registration form (PDF).