Contact: Maridith Geuder
Machines and technology that keep the South's forest industry booming will be on display next week at the 2003 Mid-South Forest Equipment Show near Starkville.
The biannual event takes place Sept. 12 and 13 seven miles south of the city on state Highway 25. The demonstration of timber harvest and production equipment at Mississippi State's John W. Starr Memorial Forest is sponsored by the university's College of Forest Resources, in cooperation with the Mississippi Forestry and Mississippi Loggers associations.
Demonstrations of bulldozers, fire plows, log loaders, skidders, and other heavy equipment operating in a variety of timber types and stand conditions will be highlighted. Manufacturers and dealers will be on hand as timber industry professionals test their skills in various competitive events.
In addition to practical information, the show offers games, activities and a chance to enjoy the mobile classroom of MSU's award-winning Wood Magic Science Fair, a hands-on educational program designed specifically for children but entertaining for all ages.
For visitors planning to stay overnight, a CFR-maintained recreational vehicle park is located adjacent to the show area.
For more information, contact Cindi Boyer at (662) 325-2191 or cboyer@cfr.msstate.edu.