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A Special MTF program will be held February 20,27 and March 6 2007.

 

Master Tree Farmer II 2006 tapes and DVD's now available. Click here to order

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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    What is the Master Tree Farmer Program?

    The Master Tree Farmer Program is an intensive educational program designed to introduce landowners to many of the topics associated with forest management. The programs are not designed to make landowners into foresters but to acquaint landowners with forestry terms and concepts so they can effectively converse with foresters about the management of their property.

    Who's Invited?

    Landowners and persons considering land ownership and who are interested in managing their land will find these workshops an exceptional opportunity. Anyone with forest cover on part of their property will learn about practicing sustainable forestry and managing the land to meet their objectives. All courses are also open to loggers and foresters.

    Objectives

    Objectives are for attendees to:
    1. Learn how to practice substantial forestry.
    2. Determine options available to manage their land and meet their objectives.
    3. Understand stewardship considerations for land management.
    4. Learn about best management practices for protecting the environment.
    5. Become acquainted with services and assistance available for managing forest land.

    Courses

    • Master Tree Farmer I (MTF I)

      • This program introduces landowners to basic forestry .

      • MTF I tapes (7 sessions 21 hours) are now available. To order the tapes click here

    • Master Tree Farmer II (MTF II )

      • This program is designed for someone already familiar with forestry.

      • Schedule for MTF II is now available and can be viewed by clicking here.

      • To view and print the MTF II program brochure click here.

      • Online registration for sites in South Carolina for the MTF II program is now available. To register online click here. For registrations outside South Carolina please contact the respective

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      • statecoordinators.

    • Special Session

      • These programs are designed to cover topics in more detail than is presented in MTF I or MTF II. Two sessions being planned for 2002 are Longleaf Pine Management and Best Management Practices for Forestry

     

    Click here to view information on Participating states

     

    Sponsored by

    • Clemson University

    • Clemson University Cooperation Extension Service

    • The Regional Extension Forester - Southern Region

    • The USDA Forest Service - Southern Region

    • USDA Risk Management Agency

    • The Southern Group of State Foresters

    • The American Tree Farm System

    • BASF

    • And others participating at the local and state level