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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While working outside has many benefits for your personal health, including clean air and exercise, there are a few things to do to keep yourself safe from itchy-bitey-pokey things out there. Join this session to learn more about ways to stay safe while working in the woods, even with power tools! This is the third of four webinars in the 2021 webinar series. Find all of... more info >> |
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There are many tools available to help you manage your land. Map, assess and understand your land’s potential. Join this webinar to learn more about what tools are available and how they can be used to get you started managing your land! This is the second of four webinars in the 2021 Woodland Stewards Webinar Series. Find all of the webinars in the 2021 Series (or th... more info >> |
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Before you can manage your woodlands, you have to have a good idea of what your land is like, what has been there before and what you want to do with it. In this presentation, learn how you can assess your woods, including past land use, current conditions and potential. Knowing what you have, will help you to explore what you can do with it, and determine your management objec... more info >> |
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The love of your land, your management ethic, your desire to see your property remain intact, in forest, and in family ownership – these are components of your woodland legacy. Most woodland owners cite legacy as one of their main reasons for owning land, and a large majority express concern over their ability to keep the land intact. This session is designed to help you f... more info >> |
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While selling timber from your woodlands may be a great revenue source, it is not the only option for income. There are a range of possibilities to generate income from your woodlands that depend on your location, forest type and more, that are compatible with timber management too. For some areas, pine straw can be a revenue source while other woodlands may be ‘farmed’ fo... more info >> |
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Your woodlands are not just for enjoyment but can also be a source of revenue for you and your family. Financial decisions that you make today will have ramifications for your timber property for years to come. Learn more about what you need to know to make sound financial decisions. more info >> |
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Managing your woodlands to grow healthy forests and produce revenue depends on making the right choices for your location. Selecting the right trees to plant depends on many biological factors of your land such as the range of soil types and the climate. There are other factors that may limit your trees’ growth too, such as sunlight, water availability and temperature. Planti... more info >> |
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Managing wildlife is commonly ranked as a primary objective among landowners. This session will introduce basic wildlife management principles and concepts and provide information on habitat requirements of various wildlife that occur across the region. 4th of 4 webinars in the 2019 Series more info >> |
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Threats to your woodland can come in many sizes and shapes; disease, insects, invasive plants, and any combination of these three categories. In this session, our team of experts will introduce you to a few basic pest principles, present a model example of each threat, and offer some simple practices to help ensure your woodland remains healthy and productive. 3rd of 4 webin... more info >> |
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Today’s Southern forests range from natural stands of hardwood, and pine to planted pines and even hardwoods from the mountains of Missouri and Virginia to the swamps of Louisiana and Florida. Landowners attending this session will learn the basics on pine and hardwood management. Topics covered include: 1.) Growing and managing southern pines, to include site selection ... more info >> |
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Southern forests are among the most diverse and productive in the world. These forests have evolved over tens of thousands of years through natural as well as human forces. Today’s Southern forests range from natural stands of hardwood, cypress, and pine to planted pines and even hardwoods from the mountains of Missouri and Virginia to the swamps of Louisiana and Florida. ... more info >> |
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