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Forest Health

Online Course

Forest Health

Available Now

This training will cover identification, ecology, and management of pests and diseases impacting the forests of the Upper Great Lakes region. Additionally, information related to potential future insect pest and pathogen threats to the Great Lakes region will be covered.

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Course Details

Registration Fee

$20. Click the button above to register.

Once registered, a confirmation letter with a link to the course will be e-mailed to you. From that time, you have 30 days to complete the training.

Cancellation Policy

Online trainings are nonrefundable.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify forest insect pests and pathogens of concern that are currently impacting forest health in the Upper Great Lakes region.
  2. Diagnose damage to trees, related to forest insect pests and pathogens of concern that are currently impacting forest health in the Upper Great Lakes region.
  3. Select appropriate management strategies for forest insect pests and pathogens of concern currently impacting forest health in the Upper Great Lakes region.
  4. Identify potential future forest insect pests and pathogens that are not currently in the Upper Great Lakes region, but pose a threat to the region.

Target Audience

This online training is designed for professional foresters.

Continuing Education Credit

This course is pre-approved for:

To obtain credit, you will need to complete the training within 30 days of registering and receive 75% or higher on all assessments. A list of individuals who successfully complete the training will be submitted to WI-DNR and SAF on the first of each month.

Any questions regarding credit can be directed to the Wisconsin Forestry Center.

               

Instructor

Holly Petrillo

Holly Petrillo is an Associate Professor of Forestry at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. On the UWSP campus and in many Midwest communities, Holly teaches courses, workshops, and training related to forest health, entomology, and pathology. Holly’s professional interests are related to disturbance impacts in forests, including insects, diseases, and invasive organisms, and also how climate change impacts forest ecosystems.