'Map and Compass for Forestry' workshop set

POST FALLS — A "Map and Compass for Forestry” workshop is scheduled in Post Falls on March 23.

Foresters have traditionally verified locations and distances using a map and compass. It is now common to accomplish these tasks using a GPS receiver, but it can be dangerous to rely solely on this technology. Magnetic compasses do not rely on batteries or electronic signals. Both approaches require a solid ability to read and interpret maps, a press release said.