Woodland Leadership Institute - Application and Candidate Selection Process

Applicants to the Wisconsin Woodland Leadership Institute must be residents of Wisconsin and should be able to demonstrate their leadership abilities and desire to make a significant future contribution in a leadership role.

Applicants are sought through nominations from DNR, Extension, woodland owners organizations, and other partners. However, individuals that are interested can contact the program manager directly to receive an application package.

Candidate application are reviewed by the Woodland Leadership Institute's Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee evaluates each application based on the following criteria.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated Leadership Potential

Applicants must have some experience in leadership activities and have an interest in using what they learn through the Institute in their community.

Breadth of Perspective on Issues and Knowledge of Forestry in Wisconsin

Applicants should demonstrate a concern for a broad scope of issues of importance to Wisconsin’s forest lands as well as an interest in forest management and be active in managing woodland.

Potential to be a Productive Participant

Each candidate should be prepared to view issues from new perspectives and be prepared to contribute to and benefit from seminars and other program activities.

Commitment to Participate

The applicant must be fully committed to participate in all of the seminars.

Cost

Participants must contribute $200 toward the expenses of the Institute. An additional $600 is provided by grants to meet the total expenses of $800 per participant for lodging, meals and instructional materials.

The application timeline for the 2011 class is...

March 21st, 2011 - Applications due

April 11th, 2011 - Selections Announced

Information about the Class of 2011 will be posted as it becomes available. Please check the website from time to time or contact the program administrator for more information.