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Forestry
Introduction to Forestry:
Using NRCS's Nine Step Conservation Planning Process participants will learn the tools for integrating forestry planning into conservation plans and develop knowledge of basic forestry in order to assist farmers in their planning process. The course will be divided into a classroom portion and a field training section. Participants can chose either a north pine forest or a southern hardwood forest field focused session or opt to take both field courses.
The classroom portion will introduce basic forest ecology, management
principles and sampling techniques. Forest ecoregions and habitats
will be discussed and the elements needed for a successful forestry
plan will be reviewed. There will be a synopsis of state and federal
programs available for woodlot management and a presentation of different
assessment tools and techniques. The course will also touch on alternative
management strategies and the risks to successful tree establishment.
The Field training day will focus on identifying common trees and
plants of a northern pine forest/southern hardwood forest. A walk over
of a local farm will be the setting to discuss site-specific issues
and develop practical experience of the tools and assessment techniques
presented in day one. Participants will complete a site inspection
and assess the woodlot using techniques demonstrated, then teams work
to write up and share recommendations based on the farmer's objectives.
Disclaimer: Participants will not be trained foresters or certified
in DNR Managed Forest Program
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1150 Bellevue Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
Phone: (920)391-4652
FAX: (920)391-4617
The Great
Lakes program works to improve water quality management through educational
knowledge and extension programming that emerges from a research
base. The program builds on the strengths of
the Extension Water Quality Programs at the Land Grant Universities
throughout the Great Lakes States.
Introduction to Forestry:
Using NRCS's Nine Step Conservation Planning Process participants will learn the tools for integrating forestry planning into conservation plans and develop knowledge of basic forestry in order to assist farmers in their planning process. The course will be divided into a classroom portion and a field training section. Participants can chose either a north pine forest or a southern hardwood forest field focused session or opt to take both field courses.