The 2009 Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course is over. We would like to thank all the participants and partner organizations for another successful effort! We are processing the evaluations and making plans for the 2010 Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course. If you have any thoughts related to this educational program please contact Billy Thomas at billy.thomas@uky.edu or 859.257.9153.
The Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC) has been developed to provide educational opportunities for the woodland owners of Kentucky.
Not only will you have an opportunity to meet and learn from forestry and natural resource professionals that can help you manage your property, you will also meet fellow woodland owners that are facing many of the same challenges as you. No matter what your interests are, the WOSC has a session for you. We encourage you to come with questions and leave with answers.
Click here for the 2009 brochure.
Click here to view the 2009 press release about the program.
How can family woodland owners realize their woodlands full potential? Based on your experience and interest levels, you will attend one of two educational tracks lead by Kentucky forestry and natural resources experts.
Woodland owners participating in the Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC) will self-select the most appropriate track based on the statements below. Choose a side and select the track with two or more statements in which you most relate. Couples may attend both tracks allowing them to be at each of the classes.
Green Track |
Gold Track |
|---|---|
| I don’t know my options as it relates to managing my woodlands. I am not sure of the services and assistance available to help me manage my woodlands. I am fairly new to |
I have identified objectives for my woodlands and have a management plan. I have worked with forestry and other natural resource professionals in managing my woodlands. I have owned my woodlands for some time and am looking to become more active in its management. |
Consider registering for the
Green Track. |
Consider registering for the
Gold Track. |
For the first time, the WOSC will be conducted on Saturdays and includes a youth program for ages 5-17. Even if you have attended a WOSC in the past, there will be lots of valuable information to help you get the most from your woodlands. Plan to bring the family and join us for an educational experience that will have lasting benefits for you and your family. We look forward to working with you this summer! See below for dates and locations
Checkin begins at 9 a.m. with lunch (included with registration) served at noon. The WOSC will end around 4:30 p.m. Dates and locations for the 2009 WOSC are:
June 13, 2009
Grant County
Lloyds Wildlife Management Area
Click here for the June 13 directions.
August 29, 2009
Boyd County
Boyd County Fair Grounds
Click here for the August 29 directions.
September 26, 2009
Breckinridge County
Breckinridge County Extension Office
Click here for the September 26 directions.
Partners of the WOSC
(Click on any of the following links.)
- University of Kentucky (Dept. of Forestry Extension)
- Local County Extension Offices
- Kentucky Division of Forestry
- Kentucky Woodland Owners Association
- Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
- Kentucky Forest Industries Association
- Kentucky Tree Farm Committee
- Kentucky State University
- Kentucky Association of Consulting Foresters