WHAT IS MASTER TREE FARMER PROGRAM?

The Master Tree Farmer Program is an intensive educational program designed to introduce landowners to many of the topics associated with forest management. The programs are not designed to make landowners into foresters but to acquaint landowners with forestry terms and concepts so they can effectively converse with foresters about the management of their property. We have documented that landowners are more willing to see forestry practiced on their land when they understand why things are done.
The Master Tree Farmer courses are the only satellite broadcasts of their kind for forest landowners throughout the South. Each participating state land grant university has a coordinator making arrangements for their programs. Clemson University serves as the host for the programs. Forestry professionals from universities, private and public organizations participate as instructors and presenters. Broadcasts are live from Clemson to viewing locations around the south.

 

WHO IS INVITED ?

Landowners and persons considering land ownership and who are interested in managing their land will find these workshops an exceptional opportunity. Anyone with forest cover on part of their property will learn about practicing sustainable forestry and managing the land to meet their objectives. All courses are also open to loggers and foresters.

 

COURSES

MTF offers various courses as mentioned below:

• Master Tree Farmer I (MTF I)
  This program introduces landowners to basic forestry materials.

• Master Tree Farmer II (MTF II )
  This program is designed for someone already familiar with forestry.

• Special Session
  These programs are designed to cover topics in more detail than is presented in MTF I or MTF II.

• Master Tree Farmer 2008 Mini Series

• Master Wildlifer
  The Master Wildlifer short course introduces lanowners to management concepts for variety of wildlife species.

 

OBJECTIVES

Objectives are for attendees to:
1. Learn how to practice substantial forestry.
2. Determine options available to manage their land and meet their objectives.
3.Understand stewardship considerations for land management.
4. Learn about best management practices for protecting the environment.
5.Become acquainted with services and assistance available for managing forest land.

SPONSORS

The sponsors vary depending on the program.