One of the basic ways that you can learn about your land is to learn how to identify the trees in your woods as well as to track the changes in growth and mortality over time. The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP) is offering a workshop on how to identify the trees growing in your woodlands.

The workshop will be held Saturday, May 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the UWSP Treehaven Field Station near Tomahawk. This workshop will teach woodland owners and enthusiasts how to use simple techniques to identify tree and shrub species common in Wisconsin’s woodlands and give participants an opportunity to practice these skills.

This workshop is one in a series of seminars that will be held at Treehaven throughout the year, according to John DuPlissis, forestry outreach specialist at 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 you are interested in managing your woodlands for profit or pleasure, you can gain valuable skills and knowledge that will help you become a better steward of your woodlands.

The cost of the workshop is $10. You can pre-register online or register at the door. For more information visit the Web at www.uwsp.edu/forestry/outreach/mws.aspx or contact DuPlissis at (715) 346-4128, (715) 346-4038 (fax), or john.duplissis@uwsp.edu.

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