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The next MTF II program is scheduled for February and March 2006.For Further Details Click Here

What is 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. The Master Tree Farmer courses are the only satellite broadcasts of their kind for forest landowners throughout the South. Clemson University serves as the host for the programs.

Who is 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.

Objective

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

MTF I and MTF II courses for year 2001-2002 have concluded. to obtain information about those courses please click on the course name below.

Master Tree Farmer I (MTF I)

This program introduces landowners to basic forestry materials. 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. MTF II tapes are now available. To order the tapes click here Evaluation forms for the MTF II 2002 Program are now available. To download the evaluation forms click here.

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.

Master Wildlifer

The Master Wildlifer short course will be broadcast live over satellite and delivered to downlink sites across the Southeast in seven 3-hour sessions between February 4, 2003 and March 18, 2003.

Participating States

Click here to view information about the Participating states