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A Special MTF program will be held February 20,27 and March 6 2007.

 

Master Tree Farmer II 2006 tapes and DVD's now available. Click here to order

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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    The next MTF II program is scheduled in February and March - 2006.

    MTF II tapes are available from 2002 program. To order the tapes click here. New tapes will be available on 2006 program is spring 2006.

    60 % of the content of 2006 program can be found in 2002 program.

    Some states run training sessions using tapes through out the year. For details please contact the state coordinators. Click here to contact your state coordinators.

       Who's Invited?

    This workshop is designed for people who have completed Master Tree Farmer Level One, or who have experience with forest management activities.

       What are the objectives of the program?

    Landowners and persons considering land ownership who are interested in managing their land will find this workshop an exceptional opportunity. Anyone with forest cover on part of their property will learn how to practice sustainable forestry and manage the land to meet their objectives. The course introduces you to best management practices for protecting the environment, discusses different prescriptions for management, intensive management practices and wildlife management.

       When will it take place?

    Workshop sessions will be held each Tuesday. Sessions begin at 7:00 pm and last until 10:00 pm. Instructors and coordinators will be available through a tollfree number and on site until 10:15 pm. 
    Your area coordinator will send you a card giving you information on the location for your area. You should receive this card 5 to 7 days before the first meeting. You can contact your area coordinator using the information listed for your location.


    Schedule and topics for MTF II are as follows:

     

    • Session1 - Managing the Forest Site - February 7, 2006

    • Session 2 - Forest Management Options - February 14, 2006

    • Session 3 - BMP’s and Water quality - February 21, 2006

    • Session 4 - Controlling Unwanted Vegetation - February 28, 2006

    • Session 5 - Forest health – March 7, 2006

    • Session 6 - Forest Measurements and Forest Products – March 14, 2006

    • Session 7 - Wildlife Habitat Management and Landowner Success Stories – March 21, 2006.

    Click here to view details about sessions and speakers

    CLick here to view details about the entire event

    State Coordinators for the MTF II 2006 Program

     

    Sponsors for the MTF II program:

    Clemson University

    Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service

    Regional Extension Forester - Southern Region

    USDA Forest Service - Southern Region

    USDA Risk Management Agency

    Southern Group of State Foresters

    American Tree Farm System

    BASF

    • All others participating at the local and state level.