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Wisconsin Forestry Center
November 2023 Newsletter
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WFC grad assistant's poster wins at SAF
Congratulations to WFC graduate research assistant Zoe Kaminsky, who won first place in the poster symposium last month at the Society of American Foresters National Convention in Sacramento, Calif. The poster summarized the findings of their research and was titled "Assessment of Forestry Professional Development and Continuing Education Needs in Wisconsin." A report describing the full results of this research will be released next year.
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Latest resources from the Wisconsin Forestry Center | |
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Maple Defect Photographic Guide
To assist foresters and loggers in understanding the impacts of externally visible defects on internal conditions in a tree, the Wisconsin Forestry Center has published the Foresters' Photographic Guide to Stem Defects in Hard Maple. The guide is available for $20. Shipping is free!
This 55-page guide features full-color photos depicting how a defect moves through a log, board-by-board. The guide describes wound response in trees and documents the impacts from several types of defects.
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Forestry Jobs Board
Looking for your next hire or the next step in your forestry career? The Wisconsin Forestry Center hosts a free forestry jobs board.
Job-seekers: Check out current full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions across all forestry sectors.
Employers: Get the word out about your job openings by sending them to the WFC and we'll be happy to post them in our next round-up.
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Visual Merchandising
Join UW-Stevens Point forestry faculty Mike Demchik and Les Werner and the Stockbridge-Munsee Forestry Department as we better understand trees from standing stock to milled wood. In this workshop we will explore how defects move through a log by evaluating the standing stock of three species, cutting them down, merchandising and grading the logs, and milling them on-site. For more information, view the workshop agenda.
This workshop has been approved for 5.5 SAF CFEs and 5.5 Wisconsin DNR Cooperating Forester CEUs. Pre-approval is being sought for Wisconsin SFI CEUs.
When: Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Bowler, Wis.
Cost: $105, includes lunch and a copy of the Maple Defect Guide
Registration Deadline: Dec. 6.
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Small Woodlot Management
Managing small woodlots can be financially and logistically difficult. In this workshop, we will hear from a master arborist, consulting forester, and master logger on common small woodlot issues and potential solutions. Through a series of short presentations, case studies, and a question and answer session, we will explore the feasibility of four potential solutions, examples of when they've worked, and the role of local lumber markets in their success.
This workshop counts toward the Forest Management for Wildlife Certificate Program. This workshop has been approved for 2.5 SAF CFEs and 3.0 Wisconsin DNR Cooperating Forester CEUs. Pre-approval is being sought for Wisconsin SFI CEUs.
When: Jan. 17, 2024, 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $35
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Prescribed Fire Webinar Series | |
Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) | |
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Next offering of UVM program starts in January
The next offering of North American Electrical Systems, the first course in a comprehensive training program in UVM, will be in January. Industry professionals will lead participants through the knowledge and skills needed to manage sustainable UVM program plans. This course will provide the required introductory knowledge necessary for moving through the remaining courses in the UVM certificate program. Registration will open later this fall.
Online Course Dates: Jan. 2-Feb. 11
Registration Deadline: Dec. 29
Cost: $600
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Looking for on-demand CEUs/CFEs?
We offer a variety of on-demand continuing education options, including short courses and SilviCast podcast episodes. They are pre-approved for SAF and WI-DNR Cooperating Forester credits. Click the icons to learn more and register.
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Follow the WFC on Facebook!
The Wisconsin Forestry Center is now on Facebook! Follow us for the latest forestry news and to hear about upcoming professional development opportunities.
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