Forest landowners across Northwest Georgia will have a chance to gain practical, hands-on advice for managing and improving their property during a free field day set for Tuesday, April 7, in Summerville.

The event is being hosted by the Georgia Forestry Association and Georgia Forestry Foundation and is designed to connect landowners with forestry professionals, land management experts, and other property owners for a full day of outdoor learning. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Organizers say the Forest Landowner Field Day series is aimed at helping people better understand the challenges and opportunities involved in caring for working forestland. Topics at the Summerville event will include montane longleaf pine and hardwood management, wildlife habitat development, forest carbon markets, and prescribed fire. Attendees will also hear a testimonial from fellow landowner Bob Mullinax.

Matt Hestad, senior vice president of the Georgia Forestry Association and Georgia Forestry Foundation, said the events are designed to meet landowners wherever they are in their experience.

“Whether you just inherited land or have been managing it for decades, this is a free opportunity to learn from experts, ask questions, and walk away with tools you can actually use,” Hestad said.

The series has continued to grow in popularity. February’s event in Butler brought landowners and forestry professionals together for discussions on wildlife management, prescribed fire, and timber sales. A March event in Culloden drew more than 75 attendees and included sessions on longleaf pine management, estate planning, and a prescribed fire drone demonstration.

Organizers say the goal is to make sure every Georgia landowner knows help and resources are available.

The Northwest Georgia Landowner Field Day will be held from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on April 7 at the Mullinax Property, located at 300 Henderson Circle in Summerville. Rain dates are set for April 8 and April 9.

The event is being made possible through partnerships with several organizations, including Quail Forever, Berry College, The Nature Conservancy, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Limestone Valley RC&D, the Georgia Forestry Commission, and Georgia Tech’s Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business.

Registration information is available through the Georgia Forestry Association.