Wisconsin Forestry Center

Foresters and land managers are increasingly entrusted with implementing forestry practices that meet a variety of ecological objectives. Ecological silviculture is the toolbox managers can use to maintain the structure, composition, function, and dynamics of natural forest ecosystems. Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we expand our understanding of silviculture based on natural disturbance models and ecological principles. This six-part webinar series will culminate with follow-up workshops to review on-the-ground examples that utilize these principles.

Join us​ for the next webinar on Feb. 19 where Patricia Raymond, Ph.D. discusses “Applications of Irregular Shelterwood Systems”

This webinar series explores several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. Foresters and land managers have many management tools at their disposal. A tool that’s often overlooked is prescribed fire. Prescribed fire for forest management is important for ​ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control. Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems. 

Join us​ for the next webinar on March 5 where we examine the relationship between Oak Silviculture and Fire with Dan Dey, Ph.D., Research Forester, USFS, Northern Research Station. The session will be moderated by Paul Priestley, Wildland Fuels Specialist, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.