just got this in an email..

"NSRC Private-Lands Research-Project to NSRC
"We are sending out a reminder about the roundtable discussion concerning recreation on private lands in the Northern Forest. The roundtable is two weeks away, and will be held on Thursday, May 8th at the Wildflower Inn in Lyndonville from 10am to 3pm. Highlights of the roundtable will be a presentation of recently completed research funded by the Northeastern States Research Cooperative and discussion of land tenure changes, recreational access, liability concerns, and many other issues facing landowners, recreationists, and local communities. For more information on the project, visit http://www.privatelandaccess.org.

The roundtable is open to the public so feel free to invite others who may be interested in these issues. To register, visit http://www.privatelandaccess.org/workshops.php or see the attached agenda and registration form. Space is limited so please be sure to register by Friday, April 25.

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Shawn Geoffroy
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Vermont
802-656-0623
www.privatelandaccess.org






Recreation on Private Lands in the Northern Forest
Project Collaborators: Mountain Counties Heritage, National Wildlife Federation, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Wildlife, New York Forest
Owners Association, North Country Council, The Northern Forest Center, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and Vermont Woodlands Association
Recreation on Private Lands – Northern Forest Access and Ownership
The goal is to improve our understanding of the social and economic forces affecting tourism and recreation on
private lands in the Northern Forest. This information is an essential component of regional planning for
economic stability, environmental sustainability, and community vitality in an environment of change.
For more information, visit http://www.privatelandaccess.org/
University of Vermont is sponsoring a Roundtable Discussion about Recreation on Private Lands
in Partnership with the Northeastern States Research Cooperative
Wildflower Inn, Granary Building
Lyndonville, Vermont
Thursday, May 8, 2008
10:00 – 10:15
Introduction of all participants, areas of interest
10:15 – 12:00
Overview of Recreation on Private Lands
• Background and Goals – Lisa Chase
• Summary of Mail Survey Research Findings – Walt Kuentzel
• Limited Liability Recreation Statutes and Current Use – Thom McEvoy
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch will be provided
12:30 – 2:15
Discussion – break into groups
2:30 – 3:00
Report back your findings, discuss next steps, evaluation
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Registration required by Friday, April 25, 2008.
If you require accommodations to participate, please let us know when you register so we may assist you.
To register, send your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number to Shawn Geoffroy at
privatelandsresearch@uvm.edu
Or complete the form below and mail it to Shawn Geoffroy, 219B Aiken Center, Burlington VT 05405