Neb. Practical applications of the principles and practices of forestry, forest management and agroforestry in Nebraska will be the focus for the Nebraska Forestry Shortcourse next month at Peru. The shortcourse will run June 11 to 15 at Peru State College. Topics include fire and the forest, woody plant identification, forest ecology and management, wildlife and forests, agroforestry and others, said Jeanine Lackey, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension forestry assistant. The weeklong session features hands-on classroom and field experiences that increase forest knowledge, skills and expertise.
Instructors are experts in forest management, products and forest ecology.
Participants will learn to manage forest land for wildlife and income, prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, design windbreaks, riparian buffers and living snowfences, and understand the ecological values and complexity of Nebraska forests. The course is designed for teachers, forest landowners, natural resource professionals and college students who want to improve their knowledge of forest resource management. Enrollment is limited to 35 applicants. The shortcourse can be taken for NU college credit. The course is sponsored by NU Cooperative Extension, the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Association of Resource Districts and the Society of American Foresters, Great Plains Chapter.