The LSU AgCenter will offer a Master Tree Farmer Shortcourse next spring at nine sites around Louisiana. The program is designed for landowners who wish to integrate their land use and management activities.

The shortcourse will consist of seven separate three hour sessions, broadcast by closed-circuit satellite from Clemson University. The first topic will cover forestry terms and concepts - an introduction to forest management planning and the importance of managing land and defining objectives.

The second will involve forest taxation, basic forest economics and estate planning. The third course will cover managing stands for marketable products, natural pine management and intensive pine management. In the fourth course, landowners will be introduced to hardwood management. Number five will be about marketing and harvesting. The sixth course will be cover management opportunites and the final subject will feature current issues and how to find the right forest manager.

The shortcourse will begin in February, with CLE and CFE credit available. Registration may be for all seven or for each individual session.

Deadline for registration is January 9. Seating may be limited at certain sites. Locations are:
Winnfield: Huey P. Long Technical College.
Natchitoches: Northwestern State University
Alexandria: Louisiana Technical College.
Dates and topics are:
Tuesday, February 3 - Introduction to Forest Management
Tuesday, February 10 - Forest Taxation, Economics and Estate Plans
Tuesday, February 17 - Managing Pine Stands
Tuesday, February 24 - Managing Hardwood Stands
Tuesday, March 2 - Harvesting and Marketing
Tuesday, March 9 - Managing for Multiple Uses
Tuesday, March 16 - Available Services - Current Issues
Registration will begin each night at 5:30 p.m. with a meal. The program will last from 6 - 9 p.m.
Registration cost will be $100 per individual and $150 for couples. The fee covers a comprehensive reference manual and meals. Single session registration will be $15 each in Natchitoches and Alexandria and $20 in Winn.

For more information contact Barry Crain at 318-473-6605 or Donny Moon at 318-628-4528. In Winn Parish, checks should be made out to Winn 4-H Foundation. In Natchitoches or Alexandria, checks should be made out to the Natchitoches Forestry Association.

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