Have you ever wondered why some trees do well in one place but poorly in another? The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) will be offering a workshop on How Trees Grow from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 15, at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center in Stevens Point.

This workshop will help woodland owners and enthusiasts understand how trees grow, why they grow where they grow and how to apply these concepts to become a better manager of your woodlands.

This workshop is one in a series of seminars that will be held in the Stevens Point area throughout the year. According to John DuPlissis, forestry outreach specialist with the College of Natural Resources, the Master Woodland Steward Program combines classroom instruction and outdoor experiences to teach participants the basics of forest ecology, forest management techniques, managing for wildlife habitat, business decision and planning tools, as well as sources for technical and financial assistance for woodland owners. Whether participants are interested in managing woodlands for profit or pleasure, they can gain valuable skills and knowledge that will help become a better steward of their woodlands.

The cost to attend this workshop is $10. For more information and to pre-register online, visit the Web at www.uwsp.edu/forestry/outreach/mws.aspx. Registration also will be available at the door. Contact DuPlissis at (715) 346-4128, (715) 346-4038 (fax), or by e-mail at john.duplissis@uwsp.edu.

-30-

tm/vc/woodland spring workshop 08