Trees may be the foundation of forestry, but in a state like Maine, which is over 90 percent forested, landowners often want to consider other aspects of forestry. Hidden Valle Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson is a great example of how forests can be managed with diverse goals in mind. In June HVNC is offering two workshops featuring particular approaches to forest management that may be of interest to landowners, land trusts, town property managers, foresters and others.

Join HVNC for “Forestry for the Birds,” Saturday, June 6, 8:30-11:30 a.m. HVNC staff will be joined by Susan Gallo of Maine Audubon, Amanda Mahaffey of the Forest Guild, and Andy Shultz from the Maine Forest Service. The workshop is designed to give forest managers and landowners some of the tools they need to design their plans to accommodate and directly benefit all kinds of wildlife, especially birds.

Timber management, recreation, and great wildlife habitat can all coincide with careful planning. Anyone interested is encouraged to join Susan at 7:30 a.m. at the main gate for a short birding walk before the class. The cost is $12 for HVNC, DRA, SVCA, PWA, DLWA, and SWLA members, $15 for all others.

On Friday, June 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., join HVNC for a workshop called “Forest Trails.” HVNC staff, Steve Spencer from the Damariscotta River Association, and Keith Kanoti from the Maine Forest Service will lead participants on a tour of trail types, and water crossings at HVNC. The goal of the class is to give property and trail managers of all kinds the tools they need to design and implement recreation trails that meet their needs. We’ll discuss cross country ski trails, mountain bike trails, designing walking paths and much more. Some of the workshop will be hands-on. The cost is $15 for HVNC, DRA, SVCA, PWA, DLWA and SWLA members, $20 for all others.

For more information: info@hvnc.org, www.hvnc.org/registration, or 207-200-8840.