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Ecological Forestry Workshop

October 10-11, 2007

Title:
Ecological Forestry Workshop:  Incorporating principles of natural disturbance and stand dynamics into silviculture

What is Ecological Forestry? 
Ecological forestry uses silvicultural and management techniques that mimic ecological processes that have shaped our forests for thousands of years.  Ecological forest management creates forest structures and functions that promote diverse and healthy forests across the landscape.

Workshop objective:
To present core principles of natural disturbance- and natural development-based silviculture, and matrix management paradigms, through classroom lecture, discussion, and field visits to innovative projects that implement these principles.

Background:
This workshop builds upon an ongoing training program on ecological forestry organized by the Conservation Forestry Network.  Regional workshops have been conducted in Oregon, Maine, Georgia, and Minnesota. 

Workshop technical description:
Increasingly, forest managers and policy makers are discussing emulation of natural disturbance regimes as a model for management.  While these discussions are being implemented on the ground, there often is a disconnect between the desire to do this and clear knowledge of why and how to incorporate natural disturbance outcomes. Additionally, discussions of ecological forestry often over-look emulation of natural stand development processes as another needed element in management. There is even less experience with application of natural development-based management practices. Finally, these principles and practices need to be implemented within the context of matrix management; that is, consideration of outcomes at landscape scales.

Target Audience: 
MN, WI, MI, and Ontario tribes, tribal natural resource management departments, natural resources organizations, National Forests, DNRs, county land management, conservation organizations, forestry consultants, and interested community members.

Instructors: Jerry Franklin, University of Washington and Brian Palik, USFS North Central Research Station, Linda Parker, USFS Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Karl Martin, Wisconsin DNR, Mike Dockry, USFS, John Duplissis, University of WI-Stevens Point.

Agenda: To view the tentative agenda of the Ecological Forestry Workshop follow this link=> Tentative Agenda

Location: This workshop will be hosted by the College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute at the College of the Menominee Nation in Keshena ,Wisconsin

Lodging: 
Participants must make their own lodging accommodations.  A block of rooms have been reserved at the Best Western in Shawano, WI. Please reserve under the Ecological Forestry Workshop group by September 19 to receive the group rate of $89.00.

• Best Western Motor Lodge
  201 N. Airport Dr.
  Shawano, WI 54166
  Phone: 715-526-9595
  

Other hotels in the local vicinity include:
AmericInn Lodge & Suites             Comfort Inn & Suites                Country Inn & Suites
1330 E. Green Bay St.                     W7393 River Bend Rd.             104 N. Airport Dr.
Shawano, WI 54166                         Shawano, WI 54166                  Shawano, WI 54166
Phone: 1-800-335-7010                    Phone: 715-524-9090                  Phone: 715-526-2044
www.americinnofshawano.com                                                           www.comfortinn.com

Menominee Casino Bingo Hotel      Super 8 Motel
N277 HWY 47/55                              211 Waukauchon St.
Keshena, WI 54135                           Shawano, WI 54166
Phone: 1-800-343-7778                     Phone: 715-526-6688

Registration: There will be a registration fee of $250.oo USD per person for this workshop.

Registration includes:

- Workshop binder and CD
- Transportation to and from field sites
- Meals: Tuesday breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner
               Wednesday – breakfast, snacks, and lunch

Registration will be open until October 5, 2007.

Credit Card users can register online by completing our secure online registration form by following the this link. => Online Registration

To Register by Mail, Download and Print a PDF of the registration form and mail along with preferred payment method. To download a printable PDF of the registration form follow this link => Printable Registration Form

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Questions: Contact Maggie Escalante at mgescalante@menominee.edu or at phone # 1-800-567-2344