2010 NASP IMDS: National Advanced Silviculture Program – September 12-24, 2010
We believe Oregon State University is uniquely positioned to offer this instruction based on the quality of the instructional team and training facility/ expertise available. The campus, lodging and conference facility are all positioned within a short drive to private, state and federal forests where sampling and inventory lessons can be reinforced with short field sessions. We have composed an excellent team for instruction in inventory/monitoring and decision support, which are recognized strengths of Oregon State University College of Forestry. Instructors come from with mix of teaching, research and extension experience.
The College of Forestry at Oregon State University has developed and delivered forestry continuing education modules for most of the last Century, including a Silviculture Institute, and workshops on inventory, monitoring and decision support. We continue to have regular and successful offerings in a wide range of professional topics and excellent support from the University’s Conference Services. Dr. John Bailey has specifically organized silvicultural training and tours dating back to the 1980s. Oregon State University Conference Services will ensure that all fiscal matters are within federal and state guidelines including contracting with hotels, food services, instructors, facilities, and transportation.
In summary, our goals for conducting this module include:
1. Provide an engaging and positive learning environment for all participants in terms of materials, instruction, assessment and facilities.
2. Supply outstanding content and assessment in inventory, monitoring and decision support for silviculturists, from recognized experts, that meets or exceeds all certification requirements and includes hands-on problem sets and proper assessment tools.
3. Provide all services and instruction in a cost-effective and efficient manner.