Do you own woodlands? Do you want to get the most from your ownership experience? Do you need information about managing your property and meeting your objectives? If you answered yes to any of these questions then the 2008 WOSC is for you!
The Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC) has been developed to provide educational opportunities for the woodland owners of Kentucky. The 2008 WOSC will be offered on a regional format significantly reducing travel time for participants and allowing the course to be more tailored to forestry issues in their area. The WOSC will be held in three different regions: West, Central and East. You may attend any session, in any region, but you are encouraged to attend all three sessions in your region in order to graduate. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with lunch (included with registration) served at noon. The WOSC will end around 4 p.m.
There are a wide range of management options available to you including: generating income 
from timberharvests and forest crops, recreational use, wildlife management, and all of these options arepossible on the same property—with proper management. These management options and much more will be covered at the WOSC. 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 withquestions and leave with answers.
Click here for the 2008 WOSC schedule.
Click here to read this year’s press release about the Woodland Owners Short Course.
Click here to view 2008 WOSC maps/directions.
Why should you attend the Woodland Owners Short Course???
- Improve woodland health
- Increase woodland productivity
- Improve wildlife habitat
- Increase revenue earned from timber sales
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 Association of Consulting Foresters