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4-H environmental programs
Randy Champeau - WCEE, Stanley Nichols - ERC
WCEE houses a large collection of educational resources and curriculum materials for youth and adult leaders. The Upham Woods Center provides action-oriented education about environmental issues in a residential setting for boys and girls (8-18 yrs) from 4-H, schools and church groups.
Adult environmental education
Elaine Andrews - ERC, Stanley Nichols - ERC
ERC provides the following resources: semi-annual adult education opportunities catalog; consulting about environmental issues and adult education strategies. Specific resources include: community environmental assessment, indoor air quality, household and farm hazardous waste, planning and evaluation of youth water education programs, Earth Day resource packet
Agricultural clean-sweep
Elaine Andrews - ERC, Steve Brachman - SHWEC
Agricultural clean sweeps allow farmers and other ag-chemical users to dispose of banned or obsolete chemicals in a responsible manner. UWEX works closely with the WI-DATCP to provide these county ag-chemical collections.
Agricultural weather data
Bill Bland - Soils Science
Weather data required for improved agricultural management, but not yet available commercially, are made available via the world Wide Web. Needed products are identified in collaboration with other Extension specialists and county faculty.
Backyard composting
Holly Johnson - SHWEC (no description)
Commercial recycling
Sherrie Gruder - SHWEC
Wisconsin businesses- including commercial businesses, apartments and institutions--are required to separate many recyclable items from garbage in accordance with the state recycling law. SHWEC provides non-regulatory technical assistance to businesses through phone-assists, on-site assessments and educational workshops to help them identify cost-effective methods of diverting the banned materials as well as other components of their solid and hazardous waste streams. In addition, SHWEC provides information on how to reduce and reuse materials and products to more efficiently reduce a company's waste generation.
Community environmental health and economic development
Elaine Andrews - ERC, Bruce Jones - AgEcon, David Trecther - AgEcon, Steve Deller - AgEcon
The structure of Wisconsin rural economies is undergoing a fundamental change. As agriculture redefines itself and rural communities diversify away from agriculture as a source of jobs and income, the nature of that change is not well understood. This program is designed to help local residents more full understand their local economy and the changing role of agriculture. Programs in this area also address issues of environmental justice caused by the impact of pollution on surrounding populations.
Conservation tillage
Ron Schuler - AgEng, Dick Wolkowski - Soils, Robin Shepard - ERC, Fred Madison - NPM, Chris Boerboom - Agronomy
Develop and provide programming for farmers, agribusiness, and county faculty on the implementation of conservation tillage (CT) systems for crop production. Utilize recent research and technological advances that convince clients of the environmental value of CT. Provide information on methods of CT that will also maintain productivity and profitability across a diverse Wisconsin agriculture.
Construction and demolition (C&D) material recycling
Sherrie Gruder - SHWEC
Resource efficient building is a program that includes information about material conservation through design, construction materials management on site and market contacts, specifying and using recycled content building materials and business and economic development opportunities through C&D reuse and recycling. This program is targeted to builders, contractors, engineers, architects, haulers, processors, government officials and others. This information can help builders save money and resources. It includes distance education courses and written resources.
Cost assessment of recycling/solid waste management
Steve Brachman - SHWEC
With solid waste costs increasing rapidly, Wisconsin communities face increased challenges in providing high quality services while controlling costs. As a result of mandatory recycling laws, many communities have had to increase their budgets to provide for multiple collection, processing, and disposal systems. UW-Extension programs assist communities in improving the performance of their overall waste management program. Through on-site assessment and workshops, community participants are able to analyze and improve their systems with the goal of reducing overall costs.
Cost assessment of waste reduction
Tom Blewett - SHWEC
Minimizing waste and waste reduction technologies often involve some capital costs up front. SHWEC and its partners can provide non-regulatory assistance in understanding how to use full cost assessments of the waste streams to adequately evaluate the costs and benefits of investing in changes
Cropping systems
Rick Klemme - CIAS, Jerry Doll - Agronomy, Ray Saxby - Columbia County, Lee Cunnigham - Walworth County
These county and state faculty, working with the Wisconsin Integrated Copping Systems trail, promote the development of alternative cropping systems. These systems include a range of production input levels and crop rotations that farmers can adapt their farm economic objectives and environmental situations.
Environmental certification for dry cleaners
Jack Annis - SHWEC
A self-study program for the Wisconsin Dry Cleaning Industry. The curriculum covers environmental regulatory compliance, pollution prevention, recycling, health and safety issues commonly associated with this industry. Successful completion of the study course satisfies one step in the Wisconsin Dry Cleaner Partnership program called the "Five Star Recognition Program for Wisconsin Dry Cleaners".
Environmental education field days
County 4H/CNRED/Water Faculty
ERC programs and fact sheets in household hazardous materials reduction, reducing non-point water pollution, and self-assessment of local property use. ERC provides assistance in identifying resource people and content ideas for using in field day events
Environmental education for youth
Randy Champeau - WCEE
The Wisconsin Center for Environmental education (WCEE) promotes and facilitates the development, dissemination and implementation of environmental education in Wisconsin schools. WCEE has an extensive teacher training program in environmental education and houses on of the largest environmental education curriculum libraries in the Midwest.
Environmental impact of livestock
Robin Shepard - ERC, Scott Sturgul - NPM, Vern Liebbrandt - Meat & Animal Science, Keith Kelling - Soils, Brian Holmes - AgEngr
The Nutrient & Pest Management (NPM) Program is an educational outreach program specializing in the promotion of agricultural management practices that protect water quality while maintaining or improving farm profitability. Main focus is on the management of crop nutrients (fertilizer, manure, legumes) and pesticides (herbicide and insecticide selection and application rates). Outreach mechanisms include on-farm demonstrations featuring side-by-side comparisons, as well as publications and workshops.
Environmental regulation understanding & compliance
SHWEC/ERC/NPM
These UWEX programs provide education for understanding environmental regulations regarding a wide range of activities. These programs also can assist businesses, farmers and individuals in complying with environmental regulation.
Environmental values
Elaine Andrews - ERC, Stanley Nichols - ERC, Gene Bunnell - URPL
Programs are available for 4H youth camps, community clean-up days, community environmental assessments and establishing community environmental values.
Farm-a-Syst / chemical handling and disposal
Liz Nevers - ERC, Roger Flashinski - Agronomy
The Farm-a-Syst program teaches farmers and their families how to protect well water supplies through proper handling and use of farm chemicals. County agents, crop consultants and other farm professionals help families to evaluate present practices and implement proper handling and disposal of chemicals.
Food/organic material composting and beneficial reuse
Holly Johnson - SHWEC, Bob Tomesh - Horticulture
Food/Organic Material Composting and Beneficial Reuse Businesses, institutions, farmers, communities, and others have shown increasing interest in composting and land spreading their organic residuals. In some cases, these different entities can work together to manage and compost materials. Educational programs provide information on different composting and reuse options, technical information, regulations, marketing of the end product and troubleshooting. Examples of program activities include an annual conference, periodic workshops, ETN's on regulations, and individual consultations.
Forestry/forest production competitiveness
Gene Wengert - Forestry, Bob Govett - UWSP
Provides educational programs in manufacturing wood products efficiently (low waste) and economically. Manufacturing areas include sawmills, dry kilns, furniture plants, millwork manufacturers, and cabinet plants (and similar industries). Programs include seminars, workshops, video tapes, and written materials. Audiences include both management people and line people, but not always both groups in the same program. The area also provides assistance for expansion of existing forest products industries or development of new industries. Directed at wise use of our natural resources.
Future of solid waste management
Steve Brachman - SHWEC
Recent changes in municipal solid waste management, including mandatory recycling, consolidation of landfills and hauler services, and restrictions on flow control, have challenged solid waste managers like never before. Anticipating changes in the solid waste management system has become increasingly difficult. Learners gain a better understanding of current trends, developing private-public partnerships, and anticipating future solid waste scenarios in order to be prepared for changes in solid waste management.
Grazing & wildlife interaction
Dan Undersander - Agronomy, Laura Paine - Agronomy, Stan Temple - Wildlife Ecology, Chris Ribic - Wildlife Ecology
Grazing and Wildlife Interactions. We are involved in a multi-year, interdisciplinary research program investigating the environmental benefits of intensive rotational grazing. Two completed studies focused on the value of rotational pastures as nesting habitat for grassland songbirds. In 1996, we began a study investigating rotational grazing of riparian areas along streams and looking at the impacts on terrestrial wildlife, aquatic communities and forage production.
Grazing management
David Combs - Dairy Science, David Kammel - Bio-Systems Engineering, Dan Undersander - Agronomy, Dennis Cosgrove - UW-River Falls, Mike Siemmons - Meat & Animal Science
These programs work with facilities and equipment used in grazing systems (including fencing, watering, milking and housing systems) to promotes efficient use of agricultural resources and energy.
Growth management
Jim Schneider - Local Government Center
Growth Management Education Program--coordinates the development and delivery of educational programs and materials on growth management. Ongoing programs include plan commissioner workshops, zoning board of adjustment/appeals workshops and planning & zoning ETN series.
HHW collection site development
Steve Brachman - SHWEC
Communities around Wisconsin have established permanent collection programs for household and very small quantity generators of hazardous wastes. These programs have been significantly more successful than the traditional one day events, but with limited impact upon small business generated waste. Since creative public information and educational strategies are critical to the success of these collection programs, Extension technical assistance, ETN programs, and workshops have been developed to train and assist local governments in establishing and maintaining hazardous waste collection programs.
HHW/VSQG waste collection program development
Steve Brachman - SHWEC, Elaine Andrews - ERC
Communities around Wisconsin have established permanent collection programs for household and very small quantity generators of hazardous wastes. These programs have been significantly more successful than the traditional one day events, but with limited impact upon small business generated waste. Since creative public information and educational strategies are critical to the success of these collection programs, Extension technical assistance, ETN programs, and workshops have been developed to train and assist local governments in establishing and maintaining hazardous waste collection programs.
Hazardous waste management
Tom Blewett - SHWEC
This program provides educational programs or materials and technical assistance on pollution prevention programs and solid waste management with an emphasis on cost reduction through waste reduction for businesses and local governments.
Home-a-Syst / household hazardous waste
Gary Jackson - ERC, Elaine Andrews - ERC, Bob Tomesh - Horticulture
ERC supports community collection of hazardous waste through provision of planning packets, fact sheets and expertise. ERC collects and disseminates data on clean sweep programs, permanent collection programs and household cleaning products. Home-A-Syst provides environmental stewardship information to help individuals make essential decisions about their home and property activities which could contribute to contamination risk of ground water, surface water, soil and other environmental resources.
Home pest program
Karen Delahout - Entomology
Home P.E.S.T. is best described as a program which will provide homeowners with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about pesticides. We are developing educational material which will inform the homeowner about the proper procedures for pesticide-related activities such as mixing and applying pesticides, how to read a pesticide label, developing a pest management program for the home and who to contact if you have questions. A series of brochures is currently being developed to address these issues with audio-visual material to follow.
Impact of growth on natural resources
Wayne Tlusty - Landscape Architecture
This program focuses on land use planning, design review approaches, landscape policy, private forest land management, forest aesthetics and forest recreation.
Impacts on natural resources and tourism
Dave Marcouiller - URPL, Scott Craven - Wildlife Ecology, Bob Korth - UWSP
Wisconsin's natural resources are keys to "quality of life" and "sense of place" measures of community development. These natural resources also represent an important input into the products offered by many local businesses, particularly those that rely upon the demands of tourists. For instance, the presence of wildlife is a key resource base underlying tourist-related businesses. Thus, one aspect of our Extension programming deals with the management, awareness, and appreciation of outdoor recreational opportunities by maintaining a strong resource base. Another aspect of this program deals with the economic linkages between natural resources management and community development. An integrative approach to tourism planning (i.e. the planning for tourism within broader regional development objectives) allows us to assess how tourism fits with other sectors in broad-level strategies for addressing economic, social and environmental objectives.
Indoor air pollution
Elaine Andrews - ERC
ERC provides an annual update on indoor air issues for state professionals. We also provide a teaching resource packet and display useful for educating the general public about indoor air concerns.
Industrial by-product utilization
Mary Kohrell - SHWEC, Randy Shaver - Dairy Science
Industry can produce many by-products and waste that may have commercial value. UWEX can assist industry in minimizing solid waste generation and identify secondary uses for solid waste by-products.
Industrial waste reduction assessments
Tom Blewett - SHWEC
SHWEC in cooperation with other state and private partners provides non-regulatory in-plant assessments of opportunities to reduce or eliminate waste. Emphasis is placed on reducing the waste streams which typically have positive economic and environmental benefits as well as potential regulatory relief.
Integrated pest management
Larry Binning - Horticulture, Tim Connell - Horticulture, Jeffery Wyman - Entomology, Bryan Jensen - Entomology, Walt Stevenson - Plant Pathology
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a pest control strategy that utilizes all appropriate control methods to keep pest populations below economically damaging levels while minimizing detrimental effects on the environment. The goals of the Wisconsin IPM Program are to increase agricultural profitability while minimizing the environmental effects associated with some pest management practices. These goals are achieved with three basic types of programs:
- Field demonstration of scouting techniques and pest management strategies.
- Educational activities designed for field scouts, growers and crop advisors.
Development of computer software designed to assist growers and crop advisors with the crop and pest management decision making process.
Integrated solid waste management
Steve Brachman - SHWEC
Solid waste management programs can achieve cost effective sustainable systems if the range of options is evaluated and selected for competitive delivery of service. SHWEC with its state partners will provides assistance in understanding the dimensions of integrated solid waste management, the planning process, cost analysis of options, evaluation of public and private sector roles,a nd the implementation of programs.
Land application of municipal and industrial waste
Dick Wolkowski - Soil Science
Provide leadership programming for farmers, representatives of municipal or industrial waste generators, regulatory agency personnel, and county faculty on the land application of waste materials. Utilize recent research and technological advances to characterize waste and evaluate its effect on crop production and environmental risk when land-applied. Assist municipalities, industries, and regulatory agencies in the development of rules and procedures for the wise and safe re-use of waste materials.
Linking natural resources and tourism
Dave Marcouiller - URPL, Scott Craven - Wildlife Ecology
Wisconsin's natural resources are keys to "quality of life" and "sense of place" measures of community development. These natural resources also represent an important input into the products offered by many local businesses, particularly those that rely upon the demands of tourists. For instance, the presence of wildlife is a key resource base underlying tourist-related businesses. Thus, one aspect of our Extension programming deals with the management, awareness, and appreciation of outdoor recreational opportunities by maintaining a strong resource base. Another aspect of this program deals with the economic linkages between natural resources management and community development. An integrative approach to tourism planning (i.e. the planning for tourism within broader regional development objectives) allows us to assess how tourism fits with other sectors in broad-level strategies for addressing economic, social and environmental objectives.
Local land use planning
Brian Ohm - URPL, Gene Bunnell - URPL, Steve Ventura - Soils, Bernard Neimann - Landscape Architecture, Mike Dresen - UWSP, Don Last - UWSP
Provides educational programs on the reasons for land use planning as well as the fundamental elements of land use planning processes which help communities address issues of change. The area also includes educational programming on the application of computerized land information systems to land use planning issues.
Logger education
Jeff Martin - Forestry, Tom Steele - Kemp Station
Provides programs for training loggers and logging contractors. The area of emphasis is to expose loggers to the various silvicultural practices that foresters use to manage forest land. We also use a cross-training format so that foresters receive some training in the business realities faced by typical logging contractors.
Lumber process control
Gene Wengert - Forestry, Bob Govett - UWSP
Provides training in and evaluation of the lumber manufacturing process. By developing a process control system, a mill can obtain more lumber from the same log and diagnose equipment operation. Directed at wise use of our natural resources.
Master composter program
Holly Johnson - SHWEC, Bob Tomesh - Horticulture
The program was developed in 1993 to teach volunteers and professionals the skills and knowledge needed to go into their communities and in turn, teach residents and businesses how to improve their on-site yard waste management practices. During the first three years of the program, 195 participants enrolled. As part of program requirements, participants have done outreach to thousands of Wisconsin residents including school children. Master Composters have held workshops, staffed displays at county and state fairs and community events, built home composting demonstration sites, written newspaper articles, and given presentations to school classes, among other activities. Held annually in the spring, the program includes a home study course, attendance at a day long workshop and outreach requirements.
Master gardener training
Bob Tomesh - Horticulture
Master Gardener Program -- Provides training to volunteers on horticulture, environment and other community related topics and provides direction for linkages between volunteers and their community programs and activities.
Master kiln operator
Gene Wengert - Forestry
Provides educational programs for lumber dry kiln operators at both beginning and advanced levels, with a certificate provided if the applicant completes a comprehensive written exam. Five years experience is required as well. Applicants must be willing to share their knowledge with others in the industry.
Measuring & reducing nonpoint pollution
Robin Shepard - ERC, Sherrie Combs - Soils, Scott Sturgul - NPM
The Nutrient & Pest Management (NPM) Program is an educational outreach program specializing in the promotion of agricultural management practices that protect water quality while maintaining or improving farm profitability. Main focus is on the management of crop nutrients (fertilizer, manure, legumes) and pesticides (herbicide and insecticide selection and application rates). Outreach mechanisms include on-farm demonstrations featuring side-by-side comparisons, as well as publications and workshops.
Mercury reduction for medical facilities
Steve Brachman - SHWEC
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established a goal of eliminating mercury use and release into the environment. A significant source of mercury is medical facilities. Extension provides leadership in developing educational materials, providing on-site waste assessments, coordinating work groups, and providing technical assistance to medical facilities on ways to reduce and eliminate mercury usage.
Mercury reduction for waste water treatment facilities
Steve Brachman - SHWEC
Mercury monitoring by Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) has been very limited in Wisconsin. Efforts to improve mercury monitoring by POTWs has been initiated, with a targeted focus upon the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). This district is currently the only one with a state limit for mercury and as a result, has been monitoring some medical facilities. Extension provides technical assistance and information to assist in developing mercury monitoring and reduction programs.
Mining issues education
Tom Evans - Geological Survey, Brian Ohm - URPL
Provides educational programs which describe the regulatory framework within which metallic mineral development occurs in Wisconsin. Other related programs include information on mineral leasing, mineral taxation, local agreements related to mining proposals, opportunities for public involvement in the consideration of mining projects, and the geology and mineral- resource endowment of the State of Wisconsin.
On-farm fuel storage
Liz Nevers - ERC, Tom Blewett - SHWEC
Information is provided for using and maintaining underground and above ground fuel storage tank systems on farms. Appropriate design and use of these storage systems is intended to minimize the risk of fuels spills and contamination of surface and groundwater resources.
POTW environmental education
Tom Blewett - SHWEC, Jack Annis - SHWEC
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) are major partners in the management of wastes that are released from households, businesses, and manufacturers to the sewer system. SHWEC will provide assistance to POTWs, industries and the public in understanding the potential issues related to materials that are discharged into the sewer systems.
Precision farming
Dick Wolkowski - Soils, Kevin Shelley - NPM, Ron Schuler - Biological Systems Engineering
Precision farming attempts to manage crop production inputs based on the assessment of within-field variability of fertility and other soil physical, chemical and ecological factors. Programming overviews the basic concepts involved in site-specific farming as well as the tools and practices involved. Also covered are research trials on soil sampling methods, variable rate fertilizerapplications, yield monitoring and mapping and estimated costs and returns associated with these practices.
Priority watershed programs
Robin Shepard - ERC, Scott Sturgul - NPM
The Nutrient & Pest Management (NPM) Program is an educational outreach program specializing in the promotion of agricultural management practices that protect water quality while maintaining or improving farm profitability. Main focus is on the management of crop nutrients (fertilizer, manure, legumes) and pesticides (herbicide and insecticide selection and application rates). Outreach mechanisms include on-farm demonstrations featuring side-by-side comparisons, as well as publications and workshops. A majority of these activities are in conjunction with the WI-DNR's Priority Watershed Program.
Recycled product manufacture/market development
Mary Kohrell - IRAP
SHWEC's Industrial Recycling Assistance Program can provide assistance to manufacturers, entrepreneurs, agricultural businesses and others who are interested in modifying existing processes or developing new processes to utilize by-products or recyclable materials to make products. Education and technical assistance is available in the form of detailed facility assessments, written materials, or direct one-to-one assistance covering such topics as locating supplies of raw material, process feasibility and design, and equipment.
Recycled product procurement
Mary Kohrell - SHWEC, Roger Flashinski - Agronomy
SHWEC provides education and technical assistance to Wisconsin businesses, governments, and residents who are interested in purchasing recycled products for use at work, home, and on the farm. Information is provided in the form of workshops, directories, and direct one-to-one assistance.
Recycling market development
Mary Kohrell - IRAP
Through this program, SHWEC staff assist communities, businesses, and manufacturers who are interested in utilizing recyclables to manufacture a product, or who want to devise a nontraditional strategy for marketing recyclables. Assistance is provided in the form of workshops, written materials, and direct one-to-one assistance.
Residential recycling
Sherrie Gruder - SHWEC
This program educates local government officials about the many facets of running recycling programs. Some areas include: contracting for services, marketing and processing recyclables, composting both large scale and back-yard, improving program efficiencies, and analyzing program costs. Also, SHWEC provides information on incorporating recycling into an integrated solid waste management system to help local government officials improve program efficiency and reduce costs.
Small business pre-venture counseling
Erica MacIntyre - SBDC
Two primary elements of SBDC pre-venture counseling and classes are
- market feasibility analysis and
- financial feasibility analysis.
Both are important in evaluating waste reduction technologies and/or methodologies. The market and financial feasibility analysis techniques used by the SBDC are not limited to pre-venture. They are appropriate for established business decision making as well.
Soil conservation
Ron Schuler - AgEng, Leonard Massie - AgEngr
Soil erosion due to wind and water is a major concern in many crop producing areas of Wisconsin. This soil loss can be greatly reduced by practices including proper residue management, conservation tillage, and other conservation practices such as farming on the contour and strip cropping. Information and in some cases field demonstrations are provided on these specific topics.
Soil nutrient management
Scott Sturgul - NPM, Keith Kelling, Larry Bundy - Soils
The Nutrient & Pest Management (NPM) Program is an educational outreach program specializing in the promotion of agricultural management practices that protect water quality while maintaining or improving farm profitability. Main focus is on the management of crop nutrients (fertilizer, manure, legumes) and pesticides (herbicide and insecticide selection and application rates). Outreach mechanisms include on-farm demonstrations featuring side-by-side comparisons, as well as publications and workshops. Knowledge and expertise in the bureaucratic requirements of nutrient management planning (i.e. USDA-NRCS 590 Nutrient Management Standard)
This program is designed to develop and deliver to clients, recommendations for nutrient management that will allow profitable crop production and minimize the environmental problems associated with nutrient losses from cropland. Emphasis is on use of diagnostic tests and research-based recommendations to determine nutrient needs, accurate crediting of nutrients from on-farm sources such as legume crops and manure, and managing added nutrients through appropriate applications, timing and placement.
Solid & hazardous waste reduction
Tom Blewett - SHWEC
The first priority in any waste management program is to minimize or reduce waste at the source. SHWEC provides education and technical assistance in helping business and communities identify opportunities to reduce waste as a top priority in the waste management hierarchy.
Sustainable community development
Gerry Campbell, Alan Anderson, Ron Schaffer - CCED, Lowell Klessig - UWSP
Sustainable Community Development provides educational programs which explore a perspective on community development which is mindful of the linkages between social, economic, physical and environmental resources and issues, while at the same time being mindful of the present and future welfare of individuals and the community.
Sustainable farming practices
Jerry Doll - Agronomy, Rick Klemme - CIAS, Keith Kelling - Soil Science
Sustainable Agriculture provides educational programs that try to balance the linkages between social, economic, environmental resources and issues. Sustainable agriculture is not so much a set of particular practices but rather a process that must evolve as people's relations with the land and water and with each other change, as our understanding of natural systems and farming systems also change.
Technology innovation for business and agriculture
Deb Malewicki - WisTAP/Wisconsin Innovation Service Center
WisTAP works with manufacturers to help them solve technical problems and perform market research. WISC provides early stage technical and market feasibility assessments of new products.
Tree care advisor training
Tom Kalb - Kenosha County
The Tree Care Advisor program trains volunteers to assist outreach efforts in urban forestry. Started in 1995 in Southeast Wisconsin, this program is an award-winning collaborative effort with the Urban Forestry Division of the Wisconsin DNR. Using the Master Gardener training model, volunteers are trained by UW-Extension faculty and other regional experts in urban forestry issues. Volunteers are used to answer consumer horticulture phone calls, provide educational talks to the public, organize Arbor Day events, and establish tree inventories for parks and municipalities.
Urban and regional planning
David Marcouiller, Urban and Regional Planning/CCED
This programming area provides a linkage between natural resource management and community economic development. The contributions of forest use (including timber, outdoor recreation, and water quality), commercial recreation, and environmental quality to rural communities is assessed with respect to socioeconomic impacts.
Woodlot management
Jeff Martin - Forestry
Provides educational programs aimed at private non-industrial woodland owners. The emphasis is on basic management practices and on smart marketing of timber when the time arrives. Opportunities are provided primarily through conferences, field days and a wide selection of publications.
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