The purpose of the Woodland Stewards program is to empower woodland owners to promote environmental and forest health through increased awareness, experience and access to resources. This educational program was developed by a collaborative team of forestry Extension personnel to serve a multi-state audience, this series is starting its 6th season January 2024.
Join the Sixth Season of this Webinar Series starting late January 2024. Silvopasture: Managing Your Woodlands & Livestock in a New-Old Way
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Learn from the experiences of various silvopasture producers in this final webinar of the 6-part series. This panel discussion will be a question-and-answer format, where participants can ask their burning questions. Each producer in this series will have presented their story in an earlier webinar, and in this webinar discussion, follow up with your questions. This is the sixt... more info >> |
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Establishing silvopasture systems takes knowledge, hard work, and money, however, there are many resources that can help. In this webinar, learn about the various programs and organizations available to assist with expertise and funds. From cost-share to grants to site visits and more. In addition, listen to a producer using silvopasture discuss their experiences on the ground.... more info >> |
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Animals in silvopasture systems are managed a little differently than traditional fields. In this webinar, presenters will discuss different aspects of managing animals in a silvopasture system from determining which animals, how much land they need, to introducing them to the silvopasture. This is the fourth webinar in a 6-part series targeted towards landowners, farmers, pro... more info >> |
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Establishing silvopasture systems starts with existing forest or woodlands or from open fields or pastures. In this webinar, presenters will discuss how and what to plant to establish a silvopasture system on an existing field or pasture. In addition, listen to a producer using silvopasture discuss their experiences on the ground. This is the third webinar in a 6-part series ta... more info >> |
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Establishing silvopasture systems starts with existing forest or woodlands or from open fields or pasture. In this webinar, presenters will discuss approaches for creating a pine silvopasture system. Whether it is establishing a pine silvopasture system while starting from existing pine plantations or woodlands (from small to large acreages) or when starting from pasture lands,... more info >> |
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In this webinar, we will provide an introduction to and overview of silvopasture for any level. Learn more about what it is, who should do it, and the advantages and disadvantages of the system. In addition, listen to a producer using silvopasture discuss their experiences on the ground. This is the first webinar in a 6-part series targeted towards landowners, farmers, producer... more info >> |
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Many commonly found natural forest stands are mixed with pines and hardwoods, that have developed through forest succession. There are a range of management strategies that can help to establish and maintain open pine-hardwood stands. Learn more about the recommended approaches in this webinar. This is the third of three webinars in the Woodland Stewards 2023 webinar serie... more info >> |
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Join this webinar to learn more about ways to restore oak/pine woodlands and improve wildlife habitat. Sunlight, overstory retention levels, fire, and vegetation structure and composition influence oak pine woodlands. In this webinar, these factors will be discussed in relation to improving habitat for a variety of wildlife species when restoring oak/pine woodlands. This is... more info >> |
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Learn about management practices that can create the conditions that promote development and regeneration of White Oak in this webinar. Oaks grow slowly and can be outcompeted by faster growing species, but a few management practices can make a difference. This is the first of three webinars in the Woodland Stewards 2023 webinar series titled: Exploring Practices to Cre... more info >> |
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Growing trees can be subject to forces beyond the owners’ control from weather catastrophes to timber theft and more. While forest landowners can’t plan for these unexpected events, they can learn more about the tax implications for casualty loss, non-casualty losses, timber theft, trespassing and more. Join this webinar for insights into best ways to cope with timber losse... more info >> |
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Learn about one of the top ways forest landowners save taxes—receiving capital gain treatment on timber sales. A landowner may only sell their timber a few times in their life but understanding how to maximize profit and minimize taxes when harvesting takes some thought. Join this presentation for a detailed discussion of how to qualify for capital gain treatment under IRC 63... more info >> |
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Managing your timber costs money, and like any other business, many of your expenses can be deducted from your tax bill. In this presentation, you will learn how to assess your forest management costs and correctly claim your deductions. In addition, presenters will discuss other related topics from how to fill out a “Form T,” to the ins and outs of reforestation costs, and... more info >> |
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What are the basics of timber basis? Join this webinar to learn more about one of the most important financial aspects of timber management that often goes unnoticed or underappreciated. Timber basis is how much you have invested in the timber, and it is used to determine net taxable income. It can be applied to reduce taxable income, financial losses after a storm and more. ... more info >> |
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Join this webinar for an overview of forestry taxes including a summary of the different types of taxes that forest landowners pay, terminology used and more! This presentation will also include the ins and outs of classifying your forest land as a business, investment or personal property including how to qualify for a profit motive classification. Presenters will also share t... more info >> |
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Put your knowledge and plan into action to manage your forest land! This presentation will help you learn how to implement a woodland management plan that achieves your objectives. Fourth and last webinar in this 2021 Woodland Stewards series. Weekly live webinar presentations about topics that will help woodland and forest landowners manage their woodlands. Find the othe... more info >> |
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