Sugarbush Management for Forest Health and Wildlife at Great Mountain Forest
November 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn how sugarbush management can support sustainable sap production while protecting forest health and wildlife, especially forest birds. Designed for landowners, maple producers, land trusts, municipalities, and forest managers, this course covers assessing forest conditions, choosing sugaring systems, and developing management plans that balance production with long-term conservation goals. Classroom discussions are paired with field visits to Great Mountain Forest sugarbushes. The course takes place Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm. Registration is $25.
The course is held at the Mountain House Barn at Great Mountain Forest, 200 Canaan Mountain Road, Falls Village, CT.
