Michigan Master Woodland Steward Brochure

LEARN ABOUT MANAGING FORESTS DURING

MASTER WOODLAND STEWARD TRAINING

Woodland owners and others who want to learn to forest management techniques and share them with others can attend a Michigan Master Woodland Steward program training session, set for May 30th through June 1st at the Ralph A MacMullen Conference Center, located on Higgins Lake.

            Master Woodland Stewards take part in an intensive training program designed to enable them to teach others about the importance of wise forest stewardship.

            Participants will explore such topics as forest and wildlife ecology, tree planting, managing forests and tree identification.  Instructors include MSU forestry faculty and woodland management experts.  During this new weekend format, participants will have many indoor and outdoor learning experiences.

            Master Woodland Steward graduates will be asked to complete a special forestry-related project in their communities or commit 30 hours of volunteer service within one year. This service may include working with local MSU Extension offices or conservation districts, helping woodlot owners understand stewardship options for their land, planting trees or teaching children about wise stewardship of Michigan’s forests and forest wildlife resources.

            The $320 registration fee is due May 16, 2008.  Registration includes lodging at the MacMullen Center, meals, reference materials and refreshments.  Registration is limited.  Application forms are available from any MSU Extension county office or online at www.for.msu.edu/mws.  (A commuter rate without lodging is also available.)

For more information, call the Roscommon County Extension office at 989-275-4670.

            The Master Woodland Steward program is sponsored by Michigan State University Extension, the MSU Department of Forestry and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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