Utilities in Action Source Water Collaborative Forestry Learning Exchange Webinar #4: This webinar will showcase the work of two drinking water utilities that are using the funding to conserve and manage forests to protect their drinking water sources. Note: There will be a 30-minute Teams meeting discussion with the speakers immediately following the webinar (links will be provided in registration confirmation). Moderator: Adam Carpenter, American Water Works Association Speakers: • Christina Burri, Denver Water • Raven Lawson, Central Arkansas Water

Objectives  Participants will learn:  Silvicultural systems and regeneration harvest methods suited for upland hardwood stands  Considerations for intentionally managing both pines and hardwoods in the same stand   Natural hardwood regeneration  Artificial hardwood regeneration  Herbicides and hardwood management  Hardwood timber stand improvement practices  Crop tree release principles  Managing degraded stands  Management practices to improve wood quality  Prescribed fire and its role in upland hardwood stands  How One Will Benefit  Upon completion of this course, a forest landowner or land manager will…