Maryland Woodland Stewards training is scheduled for October 9 - 12, 2008. If you are interested, please review the documents below and complete the application. Applications are due by July 25th and you will be notified in early August in regards to your selection.
Be an informal educator!
Since 1990, 365 people owning over 68,000 acres have
been trained through this program. Maryland Woodland Stewards across the
state have reached out to thousands of Marylanders with information
and resources to encourage sound forest and wildlife stewardship.
The Maryland Woodland Stewards project is looking for people who are,
or have the potential to be, informal educators in their communities.
If you have the desire to improve your woodland and wildlife habitat,
to motivate others to manage their woodland, and can attend the
three-and-a-half day seminar, you can be part of this valuable statewide
network of Maryland Woodland Stewards.
Sound forest stewardship to improve the health and productivity
of their woodlands while improving habitat, diversity, and abundance
of wildlife
The natural resources professional and organizations that provide
information and other assistance to help manage their properties
Classroom learning is reinforced with outdoor sessions
that demonstrate how these principles can be applied to individual
woodlands.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, participants
are only responsible for a registration fee of $95, which will include
training, meals, lodging, and reference materials.
Who
is eligible to be a Maryland Woodland Steward? Woodland owners, managers of woodlands, educators,
land trust representatives, land planners, and others interested
in the stewardship of Maryland's woodlands and wildlife are all
eligible for the Maryland Woodland Stewards project.
Develop and implement forest stewardship plans on their properties
Maintain a set of reference materials provided at the training
to answer questions from other landowners or to direct them to appropriate
professional resources
Work with natural resource and Extension personnel and local groups
to encourage other landowners to implement forest stewardship practices
Advocate sound forest and wildlife management in their communities
How
are Maryland Woodland Stewards selected?
Applications are to be submitted in June. Selections
for the September training are made by July. Priority is given to
applicants who live on woodland and are involved in their communities,
providing avenues for outreach.
Contact
Information: To learn
more about becoming a Maryland Woodland Stewards volunteer, contact:
Educational Programs
