Learn About Your Land Internet Series:
Classes for Woodland Owners That Can Be attended From Your Home

January through February 2009

Dear Woodland Owner:

We invite you to a series of educational classes designed to help you better understand and manage your woodlands. The classes are sponsored by University of Wisconsin– Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), and taught by experts in woodland ecology, forest health and management, timber harvesting, and related topics. Whether you are a long-time woodland landowner or someone completely new to the experience, the classes will have much to offer. These classes are offered via the internet with live presentations and interaction with a forester.  Please take a moment to look through this brochure for the “how, when, and why” of the Learn about your Land Internet Series for woodland owners.

Connection and Registration information

This is a “webcast” series meaning that the presentations will be live on the internet with a resource professional as a presenter.  To take part in this webcast, you simply visit a specific web page that allows you to view, listen to, and interact with a live speaker.  At this on-line meeting area you and other participants can view and hear the presentation and pose questions to the presenter by typing them into the “chat” feature.  To take part in these classes, you will need a high speed internet connection (DSL/Cable recommended), an internet browser, and the ability to hear sound through computer speakers or headset.  If you would like to participate in this event but don’t have the necessary equipment, you can most likely utilize the computers at your local library.  Sessions will also be recorded and placed onto this website (woodlandinfo.org) for those who would like to view them after the live session is over.

• This class is free, but registration is required to receive the connection information. 

• To register, e-mail Kris Tiles, Central Wisconsin Basin Educator with UW-Extension
              Kris.tiles@ces.uwex.edu (Subject line: Webcasts)

Some of the funding for this program came from a grant from the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board

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Assistance with your woodlands
The creation of a healthy, productive woodland requires knowledge of specific techniques and the investment of time and money. This session will link you to the people, programs and organizations that offer technical and financial assistance
for all aspects of your woodland.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 noon-1pm CST
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 7-8pm CST

Publications associated with this topic: Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program (FF 92); Wisconsin Managed Forest Law (FR 295); The Managed Forest Law: What Constitutes a Mandatory Practice? (FF 99); Hiring a Consulting Forester (FF 75); Web Resources

Wildlife extravaganza and managing your woods for wildlife
Learn about a broad array of woodland wildlife and how you can enhance habitat.  We will cover methods to boost the food and shelter values of your woodland for game species. 
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 noon-1pm CST
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7-8pm CST

Publications associated with this topic can be found by clicking here.

Tax Issues for Woodland Owners
This session will cover personal income taxes as they relate to the management of your woodland.  The speaker will cover how to determine your basis, what kinds of expenses you can deduct and how to deduct them, and the three ways you can hold property.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 noon-1pm CST
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7-8pm CST  

Publications associated with this topic can be found by clicking here.

Success Takes Planning: Get the most from your woodland
A well-managed woodland begins with a well thought out plan.  This workshop will take you through the beginning steps of forest management.  Start by considering what is important to you, learn about the factors that influence your property’s potential, and what resources will be needed to make your vision a reality.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 noon-1pm CST
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 7-8pm CST

Publications associated with this topic: Caring for your woods…a 10-step plan for landowners (FF 87); Getting the most from your woodland (FF 48)

Introduction to timber harvesting and sales
Learn the steps and timeline involved in conducting a timber sale from establishment to selling to harvest.  This workshop will introduce you to how to select a logger, why a timber sale contract is important and the steps involved in conducting a harvest.
Wednesday, February 4, 2008 noon-1pm CST
Wednesday, February 4, 2008 7-8pm CST

Publications associated with this topic: Conducting a Successful Timber Sale (FR-254); Understanding the Sample Timber Sale Contract (FF 94); 10 Ways to Protect Your Woodland Property (FR-313)

Audience choice:
Forest Health - Learn to identify the common insect and disease problems that most woodland owners face in Wisconsin and what you can do to keep your forest healthy
OR
Firewood Production from your woodlot - This sesssion will cover all of the steps to turn the trees in your forest to firewood for your home. From choosing trees and felling them to bucking, splitting, stacking and burning, the presenter will share insights into the best ways to accomplish these tasks safely and efficiently.
Wednesday, February 11, 2008 noon-1pm CST
Wednesday, February 11, 2008 7-8pm CST

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