The University of California Cooperative Extension invites local forest landowners and interested community members to register for an upcoming Forest Stewardship workshop series designed to provide foundational forestry knowledge. Running on Zoom every Tuesday from August 4th through September 29th from 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m., the series also features an optional in-person field day on Saturday, August 29th in Plumas County.
The workshop series aims to help participants develop their own customized forest management plans while connecting them with other local landowners and forestry professionals. It is open not only to landowners but also to any community members eager to learn more about forest management, forest and fire ecology and related environmental topics.
Over the course of the multi-week series, attendees will explore a comprehensive range of topics. The curriculum covers forest management objectives and planning, forest health, insects, and diseases.
Participants will also dive into forest and fire ecology, wildlife, watersheds, fuels reduction, and forest resource marketing.
Additionally, the sessions will guide landowners through mapping, inventory, silviculture, project development, and navigating necessary permits.
Finally, the workshop will teach attendees how to secure professional help and take advantage of available cost-share opportunities.
As a major benefit of the program, participants who complete the full course will be eligible for a free site visit by a California Registered Professional Forester, Certified Burn Boss, or Certified Range Manager, which carries an $800 value.
Registration costs $75, which covers all workshop materials, facilitator time, and lunch during the Plumas County field day. Financial scholarships are available upon request for those who need them.
Community members can register now and find more details online at the UC Cooperative Extension forest research and outreach website. For more information or to inquire about scholarships, please contact Kim Ingram directly via email at [email protected].
