 |
|
Interpretive Assc.
About Us Membership Anna Ruby FallsNatural Inquirer Educational Offerings Quick Links
| Educational Workshops2010 Woodland Steward Series Coming Soon to a region near you: NC Piedmont-- Spring 2010 (Click here for the brochure) WNC Mountains-- Summer 2010 (Click here for the brochure) Biltmore Forest School Are you a landowner or manager seeking to enhance your financial benefits, enjoyment, and the long term health and value of your woodlands? Do you want to protect your legacy from threats such as fire and invasive species while reducing the costs associated with land management? Are you seeking to enjoy the recreational benefits of your land while being a good steward of the natural resources found there? Then the Woodland Steward Series is a unique educational opportunity that you cannot afford to miss. It is designed to equip landowners just like you with the tools and resources you need to manage your land and to enrich your experience as a woodland owner. The Woodland Steward Series consists of 48 hours over 4 workshops, including both hands-on activities in the field and instruction in the classroom. Information on a broad range of management topics will be presented by experts from a variety of public and private agencies. You will benefit from the knowledge, equipment, and expert resources you’ll receive to help answer your management questions. Registration includes lunch and workshop-related materials, including a resource notebook full of detailed information on the topics covered. Session topics vary by region, but may include: (See brochure for specific regional topics) Discovering Your Land: Basic Land Management Skills -- How to set property management goals and objectives while considering the role of your land in the big picture of regional ecosystems. A basic introduction to some local native wildlife and how to manage your land with wildlife in mind. Learn to use basic tools such as plant identification, soil sampling, using maps and compasses, and GIS and GPS information to manage your land. Native Landscaping & Water Management -- A general overview of choosing and planting native plants for your property. Care of urban trees and basic information on invasive plants. View stormwater best management practices and erosion control measures. Basic information on planning and locating ponds and managing streamside riparian zones. Woodscaping Your Woodlands & Firewise Management -- A general overview of managing your forest land–how topography and soil affect the forest type and a tour of harvesting methods. Basic information on forest insects and diseases, pasture management, and how to grow native woodland medicinals and ramps. Plus, the benefits of prescribed burning and becoming “Firewise” in your backyard. Stewardship, Recreation, & Liability -- Planning trails on your property, plus the basics of land ownership liability and conservation easements. Explore management practices in the field and apply your new knowledge and skills. Finalize your goals and objectives. Graduation ceremony and lunch will follow on Saturday for those who have attended at least 3 of the 4 workshops. Registration Information • Registration is $40.00 per participant per session. Spouse or other family member registration is $20.00 per session and one set of educational materials is provided for the family. • Credit toward NC Environmental Education Certification is available, as well as educator CEU and forester CFE credits. • Workshops count as electives toward Asheville Board of Realtors ECO Certification. • Registration deadline is one week prior to the session desired. • Attendance in at least 3 of the 4 sessions is required to graduate. • Participant will receive e-mail confirmations upon receipt of registration and payment. Please read for detailed workshop information and directions. • Lunch will be provided the first day of each workshop. Registration is required! Please make checks payable to: Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association Mail registration and fee to: Amy Garascia The Woodland Steward Series is sponsored by: •Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association •North Carolina Division of Forest Resources •NC Cooperative Extension Service •USDA Forest Service •Land Trust for Central North Carolina •Montgomery Community College •NC Arboretum •NC Division of Soil & Water Conservation •NC Tree Farm •NC Wildlife Resources Commission •NC Zoo •US Fish and Wildlife Service Cradle of Forestry Our century of conservation dates back to the building of the Biltmore Estate and the reforestation of abused and farmed-over land. Forestry education in the United States began in 1889 when George W. Vanderbilt began to purchase land in Asheville as a site for his Biltmore Estate. In 1895, German forester Dr. Carl A. Schenck accepted George Vanderbilt's offer to come to North Carolina to succeed Gifford Pinchot as forester of his vast forest properties. To assist him in his effort, Schenck started the Biltmore Forest School in 1898. For the next 15 years, Dr. Schenck focused all of his forestry skills on running the Biltmore Forest School and transforming these woodlands that we know today as Pisgah National Forest. Today the Cradle of Forestry in America is a 6,500 acre Historic Site within the Pisgah National Forest, set aside by Congress to commemorate the beginning of forestry conservation and to continue the rich legacy of conservation education in the United States.
|
Home | Privacy Policy | Webmaster ©2005-2010 Cradle of Forestry. All Rights Reserved.