*Foundations of Forest Stewardship * *(Online Course)*
Forests are the foundation of the ecosystem we call home in much of North America. This 6-week course explores the ecology of woodlands and exposes participants to the wide range of opportunities to engage in stewarding their woods through management, foraging, and more. Each lesson *features live video lectures, readings, resources, and skill building activities* for you to practice locally in your own woods or a local park or preserve nearby. Lesson 1 - Knowing our Roots: History & Indigenous Forestry Lesson 2 - Thinking Like the Forest: Perspectives & Ways of Knowing Lesson 3 - Patterns and Principles in Forest Ecology Lesson 4 - Managing the Trees: Planning, Selection, and Felling Lessons 5 - Finding the Bounty: Wild Crafting and Foraging Ethics Lessons 6 - Growing Abundance: Cultivating Food & Medicine While the content is presented in the context of the Northeastern North American woodland, the patterns and approach will benefit forest dwellers anywhere who want to learn more about the woods around them and how they can be active stewards of the forested landscape. The course is taught by *Steve Gabriel,* ecologist, farmer, and educator, coauthor of *Farming the Woods* and author of *Silvopasture*. *Live Webinars are Monday evenings April 2 – May 7*. If you miss a webinar you can access a recording at a later date. ***SPECIAL OFFER*** *Contribute $140 to our Kickstarter campaign before 3/21, and get admission to the online course + a signed copy of one of our books.* LINK to the campaign: *http://kck.st/2EyERt5 <http://kck.st/2EyERt5>* *REGULAR COST: * Sliding Scale $75/$125/$175 based on what you can afford. No one turned away for a lack of funds. See http://policy.wellspringforestfarm.com for more information. -- *Steve Gabriel* farmer - teacher - author - consultant stevegabrielfar...@gmail.com 607 342 2825 *Farm & Consulting: * *www.WellspringForestFarm.com <http://www.WellspringForestFarm.com>* *Books:* *www.FarmingtheWoods.com <http://www.FarmingtheWoods.com>* *www.SilvopastureBook.com* <http://www.SilvopastureBook.com> <http://www.WellspringForestFarm.com>
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