Forest Management for Wildlife

Note: There are two options for taking this class: Zoom only (May 10th and 17th), or Zoom plus field trip (same dates plus May 31 field trip, numbers limited).

Students will learn about forestry conservation practices that benefit wildlife while also maintaining economical logging value. We will discuss ethical forest management options based on habitat type and landowner desires. Current and future threats to forest management and different strategies to improve sustainable land management will be addressed.

Class One, May 10, Noon-1PM: Forest habitat types, how to identify them, what species benefits from them, and threats to their ecosystems.

Class Two, May 17, Noon-1PM: Management practices for different habitat types and species within them.

Field Trip, May 31, Noon-2PM: Management on the Iron County Forest and Little Turtle Flowage.

Requirements: Students should have an interest in small- or large-scale forestry practices along with the desire to know how human interference impacts wildlife species. The two-hour field trip will require transportation to the MECCA ski chalet and vehicles may be required to drive down the logging/ATV trail behind it. Students will be expected to stand/walk for 2 hours. Bathrooms will be accessible prior to and after the walk, but not during it. Please be sure to wear the proper shoes and clothing (long socks to tuck your pants into and head net if necessary). Bring your binoculars, bird books and anything else that will help you enjoy the local wildlife!

Instructor: Jenna Malinowski

Offline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form, complete and mail in with payment.

Registration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0201 or (906) 285-7517.