Open Canopy Workshop: Exploring the Ecology, Management, and Public Understanding of Eastern Woodland Ecosystems
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Friday, September 5, 2025
Founders Union Building, University of Louisville, 450 N Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
The Open Canopy Workshop will highlight the historical extent, ecological value, and decline of open canopy forest systems in the Midwestern and eastern United States and elevate the urgent need for woodland ecosystem restoration and management to the forefront of the conservation community. Emphasis will be placed on the structural diversity and biodiversity of open canopy systems, and tools will be provided to help practitioners better communicate to diverse public and private audiences the value of these systems and the need to actively manage them. Case studies of successful restoration efforts will be presented to help inspire landscape-level solutions.
Wednesday, September 3 , 12pm - 4:30pm
Optional Half-Day Field Trip: Clark State Forest, Henryville, IN
Thursday, September 4
8:00am - 5:00pm: Full Day Workshop
6:00pm: Social — sponsored by the White Oak Initiative
Friday, September 5, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Full Day Workshop
See the link below for more information.
