The sessions will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on September 24, October 8 & 22, November 5 & 18.
In Pennsylvania, private forest landowners own 11.5 million acres (almost 70% of the forests). Yet private lands are not necessarily well managed.
Research shows that Pennsylvania's woodland owners overwhelmingly want to do the right thing when it comes to taking care of their land, but they consider a lack of knowledge and information to be their major stumbling block in that effort.
In this educator-guided course, you will learn about forests and how to take care of them.
Through a combination of educational videos and short readings, you'll gain a solid understanding of what it means to be a woodland steward and ways to apply your new knowledge to your own woodlot.
You will learn practical, hands-on skills, as well as some "big picture" concepts related to woodland management.
You can check your learning with quick, ungraded questions, and download and print the handouts that accompany this course.
In addition, you can interact with fellow learners and instructors through discussion boards.
As you work through this course, you will have the opportunity to build a detailed map of your property.
This course has eight sections. At the end of each section, there is a short quiz. You will need to score 70% or better on these quizzes to earn a certificate of completion.
Who is this for?
-- Woodland owners
-- Anyone interested in better understanding forests and stewardship practices
What will you learn?
You will learn how to:
-- Recognize the importance of forests and the need for woodland stewardship
-- Outline forest management techniques
-- Identify trees
-- Measure diameter, height, and volume of trees
-- Collect field data on a forest stand
-- Protect wildlife habitat and water quality
-- Develop legacy plans for the future of forest health
-- Develop a detailed map of your woodland
-- Create the foundation for engaging a professional to help you manage your woodlot
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