Learn About Your Land:
Classes for Woodland Owners

WAUSAU, STEVENS POINT, WAUTOMA, SHAWANO, WAUPACA, MONTELLO, WISCONSIN RAPIDS
WIsconsin Land Owners
January through March 2009

Dear Woodland Owner:

We invite you to a series of educational classes designed to help you better understand and manage your woodlands. The first three classes in the series focus on:

• assistance with your woodlands;
• planning for your woodlands; &
• recreation opportunities on your lands..

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. Please take a moment to look through this brochure for the “how, when, and why” of the Learn about your Land woodland classes.

LOCATIONS:

Montello
Marquette County UW-Extension
County Services Center- Room 112A
480 Underwood Avenue
Montello, WI 53949

Shawano
Herman Town Hall
N5628 Co. Road U
Shawano, WI 54166

Stevens Point
Courthouse Annex, Room 1
1462 Strongs Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Waupaca
Waupaca Courthouse
811 Harding St.,
Waupaca, WI 54981

Wausau
UW-Extension
212 River Dr   
Wausau, WI 54403

Wautoma
Waushara County Courthouse
209 S St Marie Street
Wautoma, WI 54982

Wisconsin Rapids
Nepco Shelter at Nepco Lake County Park
1410 County Highway Z  (0.4 miles east of Hwy 13/Z intersection in Wisconsin Rapids).
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

Registration information

• Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required.  Registration is $20 for the entire series or $5 per walk-in session.  Receive a free Forestry book at the first class if you pre-register and pre-pay for the entire series by January 7th. 
• Checks should be made out to: Marathon County UW-Extension
• Please indicate which location you will be attending. 
• Register by contacting Kris Tiles, Central Wisconsin Basin Educator with UW-Extension

            Kris.tiles@ces.uwex.edu (Subject line: Registration)
            326 River Dr. Wausau, WI 54403
            (715) 261-1233

If you can’t make it to this series, check out our website for current and future offerings around the state.  Also this spring, we will be offering sessions via webcasts. http://woodlandinfo.org/

-- SEE SESSIONS BELOW --

View the presentations from these classes by clicking on the links below:

Assistance with your woodlands

Success takes planning

Trails and boundaries

Introduction to timber sales

Thinning, Group Selection?  What does that mean?

What’s damaging my woods?

January: 
People and Programs: 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.
Montello:                      Thursday, January 15, 2009  6-8pm
Shawano:                    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 6-8pm
Stevens Point:             Thursday, January 15, 2009  6-8pm (canceled and rescheduled for January 22)
Waupaca:                   Thursday, January 15, 2009 6-8pm (canceled and rescheduled for January 21)
Wausau:                     Tuesday, January 13, 2009 6-8pm
Wautoma:                   Tuesday, January 13, 2009  6-8pm
Wisconsin Rapids:     Monday, January 12, 2009 6-8pm
 
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.
Montello:                      Tuesday, January 27, 2009  6-8pm
Shawano:                    Tuesday, January 27, 2009  6-8pm
Stevens Point:             Thursday, January 29, 2009  6-8pm
Waupaca:                   Thursday, January 29, 2009  6-8pm
Wausau:                     Monday, January 26, 2009 6-8pm
Wautoma:                   Monday, January 26, 2009 6-8pm
Wisconsin Rapids:     Thursday, January 29, 2009 6-8pm

February:
Recreation trails and property boundaries
Many landowners get the most from their land through hunting, bird & wildlife watching, hiking and skiing.  This session will start with tips on trail planning, design and maintenance.  The second half of the session will focus on the importance of knowing your property boundaries, how to identify them and what legal considerations you should be aware of. 
Montello:                      Tuesday, February 10, 2009  6-8pm
Shawano:                    Thursday, February 12, 2009 6-8pm
Stevens Point:             Monday, February 9, 2009  6-8pm
Waupaca:                   Tuesday, February 10, 2009  6-8pm
Wausau:                     Thursday, February 12, 2009 6-8pm
Wautoma:                   Monday, February 9, 2009  6-8pm
Wisconsin Rapids:     Thursday, February 12, 2009 6-8pm

Thinning, Group Selection?  What does that mean? 
Do you wonder whether you need to cut trees? Are you getting ready for a harvest? Gain an understanding of what is meant by thinning, selection harvest, group selection harvest, clear cut and shelterwood harvest.  Learn what each term means, when each is used, and what it will look like if recommended for your woodland.
Montello:                      Tuesday, February 24, 2009  6-8pm
Shawano:                    Tuesday, February 24, 2009  6-8pm
Stevens Point:             Monday, February 23, 2009  6-8pm
Waupaca:                   Thursday, February 26, 2009  6-8pm (cancelled and rescheduled for March 4, 6-8 PM)
Wausau:                     Thursday, February 26, 2009 6-8pm (cancelled and rescheduled for March 5, 6-8 PM)
Wautoma:                   Monday, February 23, 2009  6-8pm
Wisconsin Rapids:     Monday, February 23, 2009 6-8pm

March:
Introduction to timber harvesting and sales
Now that you know how your tress might be harvested, take the next step to having a successful timber sale.  Learn the steps and timeline involved in conducting 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.
Montello:                      Monday, March 9, 2009  6-8pm
Shawano:                    Monday, March 9, 2009  6-8pm
Stevens Point:             Monday, March 9, 2009  6-8pm
Waupaca:                   Thursday, March 12, 2009  6-8pm
Wausau:                     Thursday, March 12, 2009 6-8pm
Wautoma:                   Tuesday, March 10, 2009  6-8pm
Wisconsin Rapids:     Thursday, March 12, 2009 6-8pm

What’s damaging my woods?
The forest is alive, or is it?  Do you have injured or dying trees?  Your trees look fine, but are they healthy?  This session will address insects, diseases, animals, invasive species, environmental factors, fire and improper management that can affect the health of your forest. 
Montello:                      Tuesday, March 24, 2009  6-8pm
Shawano:                    Tuesday, March 24, 2009  6-8pm
Stevens Point:             Monday, March 23, 2009  6-8pm
Waupaca:                   Thursday, March 26, 2009 6-8pm
Wausau:                     Thursday, March 26, 2009 6-8pm
Wautoma:                   Monday, March 23, 2009   6-8pm
Wisconsin Rapids:     Thursday, March 26, 2009 6-8pm

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