Tax planning tips to maximize after-tax returns on investment offered. Variable depending on format desired Indiana's forest land base as a major source of economic activity is surveyed. In addition, the role of forests in generating recreation, non-timber products, and environmental quality are discussed. Variable depending on format desired Land use is the major factor determining the quality of Indiana's Environment. Fragmentation of wild-lands reduces wildlife habitat and restricts movement of species around the landscape.
Urbanization increases storm-water runoff resulting in destruction of aquatic habitat.
Most importantly lack of planning or poor planning reduces the quality of resident's lives by reducing rural character, scenic views, and places for recreation. Lectures and demonstrations emphasize practices for tree maintenance, such as species selection, planting, staking, pruning, fertilization, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, girdling roots, bark tracing, and cavity filling. Group of 8 - 16 students. Students will experience tree climbing with ropes and saddles. Climbing methods include body thrusting and foot locking.