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The Role of Microscale Habitat Features in Ecological Forestry

Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series

The Role of Microscale Habitat Features in Ecological Forestry

Mar. 19, 2025 | Noon-1 p.m. CT

Dr. Michael Demchik is a Professor of Forestry at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. Mike’s research covers a range of topics that center on the intersection of forest management, ecological restoration, and wildlife habitat. In this presentation, while the background of ecology and habitat elements will be covered, the bulk of the presentation will focus on how to implement these principles in the U.S. Lake States under conditions where providing quality timber to the forest products industry is still a main goal. This presentation will include descriptions and photos of numerous sites where this work has been carried out and will emphasize how to apply this at the stand and individual tree level.

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PRESENTER

Michael Demchik, Ph.D.

Professor of Silviculture, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Michael Demchik is a professor of forestry at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He teaches a wide range of courses at UWSP and is involved in research that addresses using silviculture to reach landowner goals. He is particularly obsessed with developing methods to teach students to mark timber better, faster, and with more confidence in their decisions. He has had several jobs across federal, state, and private natural resource management in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

MODERATOR

Allan Braun

Wisconsin State Forester, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Allan Braun is the Wisconsin state forester for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). He was born and raised in Fond du Lac County and graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a degree in forest management in 2003. After college he spent 17 years working with the U.S. Forest Service in Alaska, Michigan, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Vermont. He joined NRCS in 2020 and became state forester shortly after. He enjoys spending time with his family hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, and fishing in his free time.

Additional Resources

Continuing Education

We are seeking pre-approval for the following:

Certificates of completion are available by emailing wfc@uwsp.edu. Certificates will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.

Resources

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Evaluation

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Thank You!

This series is possible through a grant from the Wisconsin SFI® Implementation Committee. The Mission of the Wisconsin SFI® Implementation Committee (WI SIC) is to promote and enhance SFI and sustainable forestry practices within Wisconsin through grassroots collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and those who benefit from managed forests. With a focus on SFI’s core SIC’s priorities, the WI SIC ensures that forests and their many benefits will perpetuate into the future.