At least 6 million people own woodlot parcels averaging 40 to 50 acres in size that make up 33 percent of the nations 348 million acres of private timberland. The management handbook international peace institute. Woodlot management home study course module 5 stand establishment this module on stand establishment is divided into three lessons. It was made possible by the generous support of the government of australia, in particular the australian agency for international. A proper understanding of soil characteristics and their effect on plant growth and forest development is the key to good woodlot management. For the purposes of a woodlot licence timber inventory, this handbook replaces timber. An updated version of this publication, released in 2010, is available at wood handbook, 2010 pdf, 15 mb forest products laboratory. Each chapter deals with a management phase in woodland management.
Producing firewood from your woodlot nc state extension. As you work through the exercises in this manual and create your operations management plan for the fictional woodlot, you will find yourself going through a process of planning, decision making and problem solving. Managing a small woodlot ernest gould a professional forester urges woodlot owners to know and care for their land i became a woodlot owner by accident because we were making a property map for the town of petersham, massachusetts. The program is designed to encourage owners of private forest lands in bc to manage their properties in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. There is an approved woodlot license plan in place the cutting permit being applied for is on tabular rates only applicable to schedule b land and there are no outstanding extended road amortization agreements in place. It is important to get a realistic idea of how much wood the woodlot. A guide to managing small woodlots nc state extension. A primary purpose of the management plan is to take inventory information and. Woodlot management guide for alberta bmp agdex 300011. Taken together, your goals with these principles, serve the overall and longterm health and vigor of your forest or woodlot. A woodlot management exercise is also provided to apply some of the useful knowledge given in this module. Virginia state water control board swcb, best management practices handbookagriculture swcb planning bulletin 316, 1979.
Author events firefly books spring 2020 catalog pdf. Three rivers forestry staff welcomes and invites your groups participation in adoptawoodlot. If you have a woodlot or are thinking about acquiring one you will want to consider reading the woodlot management handbook. How to get the most out of a parcel of land by growing trees for timber, selling firewood and preserving land for future generations. Forest management involves all parts of the forest including trees, shrubs, forbs, soils, wildlife, and water.
Woodlot management handbook 2nd revised edition by stewart hilts, peter mitchell to download woodlot management handbook 2nd revised edition ebook, make sure you refer to the button beneath and download the file or gain access to additional information that are in conjuction with woodlot management handbook 2nd revised edition ebook. Keep up to date with all the events, news and happening within the woodlot community. Legislation that was recently implemented now allows some or all of private lands to be removed from the licence mcnaughton, 2012. However, if you are managing your forest for timber or other wood products, more effort is likely required. The text, however, has been prepared in such a way that it can be used. Acknowledgements iii acknowledgements the managing your woodland was revised by the small woodlands program of bc, an initiative of forest renewal bc. Cutting permits one cutting permit over a woodlot licence is available for licensees who meet the following three criteria.
This is the applicable handbook which must be followed when preparing a management plan for a woodlot licence. A consulting forester developed a management plan that was designed to improve the. Have you ever wondered how to grow more wood, improve wildlife habitat on your woodlot, or maintain and safely operate your chainsaw. Stewardship handbook 3 nasf stewardship principles f tewardship is the pursuit of a forest owners personal goals within a set of stewardship principles. The woodlot management handbook will show you how to get the most out of your land.
Module 7 in nsdnrs woodlot management home study program, woodlot ecology. Woodlot management plan western michigan university. Private woodlot silviculture manual government of new brunswick. Your living woodlot, provides an overview of ecosystems that may be present on a woodlot and how such systems are affected by woodlot management. Heating with wood series managing your woodlot for firewood. Introduction to forest stand establishment lesson two. Individual woodlots have been divided into management zones for more effective management. Woodlot management home study program have you ever wondered how to grow more wood, improve wildlife habitat on your woodlot, or maintain and safely operate your chainsaw. Small woodlot management modern homesteading mother earth. It is important to have everything in place and ready to go before project managers arrive in order to convey that time is of the essence in project management. It is a nonindustrial private woodlot, and is enrolled in the west virginia managed timberland program. This handbook is meant to provide woodlot managers with basic information to help meet these. It involves protecting the forests from natural hazards, pests, diseases, and wildfires.
This factsheet is intended mainly for them rather than for others who may want to try to get into the business. Small woodlot management modern homesteading mother. The woodlot management handbook is the definitive book on this important topic. In north carolina there is over 11 million acres of woodlands owned by 469,000 family forest landowners. We had trouble locating a number of tracts, and one owner, who lived in. A unique management plan has been created for each woodlot based on current vegetation and topography, future goals, human use, and aesthetics. Operations and development branch of the department of. The following is a guide to woodlot owners on how to assess ice. See more ideas about permaculture, management and permaculture design. Norseman publishing company, 1986 soft cover, 6x9, 279 pages what a gem of a book with incredibly detailed drawings for an estimating handbook illustrations by tami atcheson. This publication discusses how and when to harvest for firewood.
Managing your woodland guide federation of bc woodlot. This project management handbook is intended for anyone who is involved in or will be involved in projects that take place within or are conducted in association with dans. Almanac the woodland in this issue 3 general managers report 4 wpdc presidents report 5 interior timber pricing 6 coastal timber pricing 8 amendments to the cfssu for cbst regardless of the ownership of 9 fbcwa award winners for 2018 10 safewoods. Together, they provide you with the information needed to develop a forest management plan for your woodland. The authors offer information on developing a woodlandstewardship plan and buying woodland property. Its easy to forget all the amazing things forests do for us. The private woodlot silviculture program is administered by the forest. Woodlot licences are eligible, subject to decisionmaker discretion, for one cutting permit over the entire woodlot licence area. Landowners guide to forest management basics quinte. Writing a management plan will help you consider what you value about your woods and what you hope to achieve. Careful planning is required to increase the value of your woodlot. Virginia swcb, best management practices handbooksources affecting. Small woodlot management if your property has woods, learning to manage the ecosystem properly will lead to increased health and diversity.
The management booklet is one of 11 booklets that make up the federal financial institutions examination council ffiec information technology examination handbook it handbook. Since 1975, we have been the organization that works to help, support and represent the interests of small woodland owners. This handbook is designed to help the family forest owner. Of course, you can always call us at 2073326422 or 2073380300. Small woodlot owners information and resources sfi maine. Oct 08, 2009 this revised edition of the woodlot management handbook is useful, and it fills a niche for woodland owners who are new to forestry and for those contemplating a woodland purchase. How to get em, how to read em, and how to rock em pdf document harpercollins publishers. They participated in extensive interviews and provided documentation from their own strategic management efforts. We had trouble locating a number of tracts, and one owner, who lived in florida, wanted to sell out. Virginia swcb, best management practices handbookforestry, swcb planning bulletin 317, 1979. Woodlot management home study course module 5 stand establishment. Forest management new england publisher washington, d. Landowner woodlot handbook maintenance of forests following ice storm events. Woodlot management home study course module 5 stand.
Making the most of your wooded property for conservation, income or both at. Department of agriculture, forest service, forest products laboratory. How to get em, how to read em, and how to rock em pdf click the link beneath to read its just a date. This woodlot management plan will not only serve as a guiding tool for future management but will also serve. Artificial regeneration management these lessons contain a true or false quiz to test your understanding of the material. Each chapter tells a story and builds toward a comprehensive design approach to estimating.
Qvzfv4t4pw woodlot management handbook 2nd revised edition \\ ebook relevant pdfs its just a date. Erd 201920 3 private woodlot silviculture program objective. A one cutting permit saves time for both the woodlot licensee and the b. The first step in managing a woodlot for firewood is to understand that a woodlot grows wood every year. The majority of these owners, over 55 percent, though own less then 10 acres of woodlands and are motivated mostly by noneconomic reasons to keep and nurture. Without proper management, decisions about how trees compete for growth resources are left entirely to natural competition. A handbook for implementation lviil acknowledgements i want to thank the following people and organizations who contributed to this handbook by agreeing to participate in our research. Forest soils and woodlot management all plant life in the forest originates from the thin layer of minerals, organic matter, water and air that we commonly call soil. Woodlot management guide for alberta bmp agdex 30001. This revised edition of the woodlot management handbook is useful, and it fills a niche for woodland owners who are new to forestry and for those contemplating a woodland purchase. Forests provide food and habitat for wildlife, provide clean water, and remove air pollution. Taken together, your goals with these principles, serve the overall and longterm health and vigor of. Making the most of your wooded property for conservation. Integrated resource management in nova scotia pdf by ruce stewart and peter neily.
For specific management techniques for nontimber resources such as fisheries, wildlife or recreation, you will be referred to other handbooks and source materials. The majority of these owners, over 55 percent, though own less then 10 acres of woodlands and are motivated mostly by noneconomic reasons to keep and nurture these woodlots. The following is a guide to woodlot owners on how to assess ice damage and what to do to make the most of icedamaged forests. Private woodlots account for 30% of new brunswicks forests or 1. This module is the fifth in a series of woodlot management. See our site for information on woodland stewardship, forest management resources and legislative advocacy. The management booklet rescinds and replaces the june 2004 version. Forest management and bats woodlot and forest land owners bat habitat guide pdf, 1. An operations management plan is the key principle and is very important. Properly marked and administered, firewood cutting can produce immediate income while increasing the longterm value of the woodlot. Timber resources inventory handbook forest tenures branch. This handbook is an applicable handbook as referenced in woodlot licence documents regarding the manner, format and specifications for preparing and presenting an inventory of the timber resources in the licence area in a management plan. Lesson one introduction woodlot management home study. You might want to harvest damaged trees within a few.
The requirement for private lands is that they be satisfactorily restocked upon acquisition of the woodlot, usual ly within the first five years woodlot license management plan handbook, 2009. Contents and introduction section 9 health and biosecurity 153 health and biosecurity 153 the relationship between management, disease expression and bird welfare 154 hygiene management 159 water quality 161 dead bird disposal 162 health management 165 health monitoring programs appendices 167 appendix 1 records. This revised version of the the woodlot management guide for the prairie provinces reflects the. But the family forest owner who wants to do right by the land encounters both opportunities and challenges.