Woodland Advisor

Woodland Owners in Morrison, Southern Cass and Crow Wing County:

Are you…

• Interested the future forests of the area?
• A fan of oak or white pine?
• Interested in wildlife?

Participate in an exciting hands-on program and learn about planting white pine, controlling invasive species, tax implications of harvest, property tax and incentive programs, managing oak, plant identification, trail design and maintenance, the diversity of species that can be found on your property and more.

What?

The University of Minnesota Extension, The Minnesota Forestry Association, the Metro Chapter of the Minnesota Forestry Association and the Chisago SWCD are offering 45 hours of tours, hands-on activities and training through the Woodland Advisor Education Program. Funding for this program was received through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Forest Stewardship Committee.

Why?

• Keep forestland forested – woodland wooded.
• Develop a community of woodland owners who can advocate for private forestland
• Develop individuals that can answer neighbors’ questions about woodlands and where to go to get help on specific projects
• Retain the oak and pine of East Central Minnesota
• Promote healthy forests, protect and improve water quality

Who?

Participants are being sought who live in the Metro area and own land immediately adjacent to Camp Ripley or in Morrison, Southern Cass and Crow Wing Counties.  We are seeking individuals and families, parents, grown children, and grand children.  We have space for 25 participants.

When? Tentative dates:

• March 11-12: Friday 1 PM to 8 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 3:30 PM
• March 25 – 26: Friday 1 PM to 8 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 3:30 PM
• April or May field tour in Morrison County (dates TBD)
• Awards and recognition at the MFA field day in Anoka County on Friday May 20 and 21.

To apply:

Submit a completed Woodland Advisor Metro – ACUB cohort application form by February 15. To submit the form, either mail it to the address below or email it to reich027@umn.edu.

Mike Reichenbach, Extension Educator
University of Minnesota Extension
179 University Rd
Cloquet, MN  55720

Cost:

A fee of $150 charged for the program per family.  This is savings of more than $150 per person.  The fee is charged to cover costs of refreshments, registration at the Minnesota Forestry Association Annual Field Day and other expenses not covered by the grant.  A grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Forest Stewardship Committee also helps to cover program costs.

You agree to: To attend the classes and volunteer time back to your community by sharing your passion for your woodland with others.  We will help you find options suited to your interests and skills.

Dec 16th 2010