I would like to submit the following announcement for our upcoming ecoforestry intensive course. It is already formatted in html. Would you please post it? Thank you. Alan Wittbecker
<html> <title>Ecoforestry Institute Program and Courses</title> <h1>Ecoforestry Courses</h1> <pre> Twila Jacobsen & Mike Barnes, Co-directors The Ecoforestry Institute at Mountain Grove Center, 785 Barton Road Glendale, Oregon 97442 US Telephone/Facsimile: (503) 832-2785 email: ecoforest@igc.apc.org </pre> <blockquote> The Ecoforestry Institutes in the US and Canada are educational Non-Governmental Organizations whose mission is (1) to provide education and training programs in ecologically responsible forest use; (2) to establish demonstration forests to show that forests can be sustained and restored while forest products are harvested on a long-term sustainable and economic basis; and (3) to certify forest products from forests which are being sustained and restored. The practice of Ecoforestry is based on the ecological principle that 'nature knows best' how to evolve complex, healthy forests. Ecoforesters seek to understand and work with the complex processes and patterns of forests to maintain maximum photosynthetic gain and native diversity, while harvesting forest goods and products on a long-term sustainable basis. Based on an indigenous caretaker land ethic and a deep ecological critique of mechanistic cultures and science, Ecoforesters turn industrial forestry on its head: looking first at what we need to leave to sustain or restore a fully functioning forest ecosystem and, secondly, at what be taken out. Ecoforesters always leave some of the biggest and best of all species in order to maintain the best genetic base. By maintaining a multi-species, multi-aged forest, the structural and genetic richness and diversity of the forest is sustained and allowed to continue to evolve through its natural processes and patterns. Attention is paid to sustaining healthy soils, water quality and flow, and habitat for wildlife. The practice of Ecoforestry relies primarily on selective logging and harvesting of forest goods and products. By harvesting within the annual growth rate, the volume of removal is based on what the forest naturally produces. And the growth of the remaining trees and plants are augmented with more sunlight, water and space. In this way the total biomass and solar conversion process of forests continues to increase. </blockquote> <h1>Educational Programs</h1> The Ecoforestry Institutes offer a Certificate for Practicing Ecoforesters taught by a faculty of leading ecological scientists, philosophers and practitioners. The Certificate for Practicing Ecoforesters is a 8-month program consists of three parts: (1) an Ecoforestry Intensive (usually 10 days); (2) Apprenticeship Training programs with Master Ecoforesters (usually 15 days) -- or -- for more advanced participants this part of the training can be completed by an independent ecoforestry project and report, which is peer-reviewed; and (3) a Distance Learning Course with weekly readings and videos (6-months). The Ecoforestry Institutes also offer continuing education and training programs for Consulting Ecoforesters, Ecoforestry Trainers and Master Ecoforesters. And the Institutes conduct weekend, introductory Ecoforestry Workshops across the U.S. and Canada. Call them to arrange an Ecoforestry Workshop in your area. A series of Ecoforestry video tapes with leading ecological scientists, philosophers and practitioners, including Chris Maser on <quot>Forest Ecology</quot> and <quot>Sustainable Forestry</quot>, Carolyn Merchant on <quot>Partnership Ethics</quot>, Merv Wilkinson on <quot>Thinking Like a Forest: The Practice of Selective, Sustainable Forestry</quot>, Alan Drengson on <quot>Ecoforestry and the Deep Ecology Movement</quot>, Herb Hammond on <quot>Wholistic Forest Zoning</quot>, Dennis Martinez on <quot>Indigenous Land Ethics</quot> and <quot>Ecological Restoration and Indigenous Uses of Fire</quot>, and Alan Wittbecker on <quot>Conservation Biology</quot> and <quot>Deep Ecology</quot>; other tapes are available. Write for a complete listing. The Ecoforestry Institutes publish the <em>International Journal of Ecoforestry</em> and a newsletter, <em>The Ecoforestry Report</em>, quarterly. The Journal is subscription-based ($30 individuals, $20 students and those living lightly, $60 Institutions); and the Report is sent to members ($20 regular, $50 sustaining). Our projects and programs include the following:<p> <ol> <li>Ecoforestry Education and Apprenticeship Training. <li>Publication of the International Journal of Ecoforestry and the Ecoforestry Report. <li>Certification of Ecoforestry Products as a member of the Pacific Certification Council. <li>Clearinghouse for Referrals for Ecoforestry Consulting and Contracting. <li>Developing Demonstration Forests. <li>Monitoring and Research. <li>Ecoforest Registry, a listing and network of forestland owners practicing ecoforestry. <li>Technical Assistance. <li>Marketing of Ecoforest Products. <li>Training in Secondary Forest Products Development. <li>High School and University Ecological Forest Use Curriculum Development. <li>Ecoforestry Video Production. </ol> <h1>Draft Schedule</h1> Ecoforestry Institute Education & Training Program<p> <pre> Day 1. Friday, July 14 9 am Registration & Set up Camps noon Lunch 1:00 - 5:00 pm Registration & Set up Camps 1:00 - 5:00 pm Landscape Perspective: Airplane Rides 5:30 - 6:00 pm Opening Circle,Agnes Baker-Pilgram, Takilma Tribe 6:00 - 7:00 Dinner 7:00 - 7:15 pm Welcome & Overview: Twila Jacobsen & Mike Barnes 7:15 - 7:30 pm History & Orientation to Mt Grove. Brett Dowell, Mt Grove Community 7:30 - 9:30 pm Session #1. Landscape Ecology, Herb Hammond Day 2. Saturday, July 15 7 am Morning bell* (* daily), 7:30 am Sunrise Ceremony* (Optional) 8 am Breakfast* 9 - 12 Noon #2. Forest Zone Planning, Herb Hammond Noon - 2 pm Lunch & Break 2 - 5 pm #3. Forest Landscape Hike: (Small Groups) 5:30 pm Evening Circle* 6 pm Dinner 7:30 pm #4. Introduction to Deep Ecology, Alan Wittbecker Day 3. Sunday, July 16 7:30 am Sunrise Ceremony* (optional) 8 am Breakfast* 9 am - Noon #5. Forest Ecology, Herb Hammond Noon - 2 pm Lunch & Break 2 - 5 pm #6. Forest Ecology Hike - Small Groups 5:30 pm Circle 6 pm Dinner 7:30 - 9:30 pm #7. Principles & Practices of Conservation Biology, Alan Wittbecker Day 4. Monday, July 17 8 am Breakfast* 9 - Noon #8. Introduction to Forest Soils and Monitoring, Richard Hart Introduction to Forest Hydrology and Monitoring, Pam Tennity & Debbie Whitall, Ecologist Noon - 2 pm Lunch & Break 2 - 5 pm #9. Forest Soils & Monitoring, Richard Hart Forest Hydrology & Monitoring, Pam Tennity & Debbie Whitall 5:30 pm Circle 6 pm Dinner 7:30 - 9:30 pm #10. Sharing Our Stories Day 5. Tuesday, July 18 8 am Breakfast* 9 am - Noon # 14. Ecological Restoration: Land & Stream, Dennis Martinez, Dean Apostel, Landscape Architect; and Debbie Whitall Noon - 2 pm Lunch & Break 2 - 5 pm #15. Forest & Stream Restoration, Teams 5:45 pm Circle 6:00 pm Dinner 7:30 pm #16. Ecofeminism & Partnership Ethics. Carolyn Merchant Day 6. Wednesday, July 19 8 am Breakfast* 9:00-Noon #11. Indigenous Land Ethics, Native Plants & Fire Ecology, Dennis Martinez Forest Assements & Monitoring, Jerry & Sharyn Becker (Two Groups--switch in the afternoon) Noon - 2 pm Lunch & Break 2 - 5 pm #12. Indigenous Land Ethics, Native Plants & Fire Ecology, Dennis Martinez Forest Assements & Monitoring, Jerry & Sharyn Becker 5:30 pm Circle 6 pm Dinner 7:30 - 9:30 pm #13. Sharing Our Stories Day 7. Thursday, July 20 8 am Breakfast* 9 - Noon #17. 'Special Forest Products': Overview Jim Freed, Special Forest Products at Washington State University. Noon - 12:30 pm Lunch & Break 12:30-5:30 #18. 'Special Forest Products' In the Forests Special Forest Products, Jim Freed Tim Blakley, Herb Pharm, Williams, OR 7:30 pm #19. Ecological Economics Merv Wilkinson, Wildwood Forest, B.C.and % Twila Jacobsen, Co-Director, Ecoforestry Institute, and instructor in Environmental Economics. Day 8. Friday, July 21 8 am Breakfast* 9 am #20. Selective, Sustainable Forestry: Merv Wilkinson (Video, Forest walk and discussion of tree selection) Noon - 2 pm Lunch Break 2:00 - 4:00 pm #21. Ecological Forest Practices at the Stand Level. (Small Group Exercise in Selecting Trees for Harvesting) 4:00 - 5:00pm Ecoforesters' Certificate Course: Apprenticeship, Merv Wilkinson, David Parker Distance Learning Course, AlanWittbecker 5:30 pm Circle 6:00 pm Dinner 7:30 pm #22. Parameters of Ecoforestry Practices and the Certification Criteria for <em>Ecoforest Products<em> David Simpson, Director, Pacific Certification Council & President, Institute for Sustainable Forestry. Mike Barnes & Twila Jacobsen, Co- directors, EFI; Phil Gremaud, Rogue Institute for Ecology & Economy Day 9. Saturday, July 22 8 am Breakfast* 9-noon - 5 pm #24. Develop Ecoforestry Plans: Teams (Sack Lunches, lunch discussion) #25. Ecoforest Plans (cont'd.) 5:30 pm Circle 6:00 pm Dinner 7:30 - 8:00 pm The Ecoforesters' Way, Alan Wittbecker. 8:00 PARTY OF ALL BEINGS Day 10. Sunday, July 23th. 8 am Breakfast* 9 - noon #27: Evaluations of Ecoforestry Plans. 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 - 2:00 pm Evaluations of the Course 2:00 - 2:30 pm Closing </pre> Participation in the Ecoforestry Basic Course is a requirement for completion of an Ecoforester's Certificate.<p> Five science credits can be earned through Antioch University. For further details contact Chant Thomas, Dakubetede Environmental Education Program, P.O. Box 1377, Ashland, OR 97520 (503) 899-1712/1696<p> Apprenticeship Training Programs -- July 31-August 18, 1995 (Monday-Friday) One will be held at Mt Grove and the other at Merv Wilkinson's Wildwood Forest on Vancouver Island, B.C. The Apprenticeship will offer hands-on learning of the knowledge, skills and use of tools for the practice of ecoforestry, including forest assessments, crusing, monitoring, introduction to many tools of the trade, felling, bucking, yarding, skidding, etc. The Apprenticeship training is a requirement for introductory-level participants for completion of an Ecoforester's Certificate.<p> 6-Month Distance Learning Course -- September 15, 1995-March 15, 1996. Directed by Dr. Alan Wittbecker. This course will involve weekly mailings of materials, both written and videos. It will also include 2 week-end workshops--the topics and dates to be announced. Completion of the Course is required for all participants for completion of an Ecoforester's Certificate.<p> <h1>Registration:</h1> <pre> Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ Phone: (Hm)________________ (Wk)_________________ (Fax)__________________ % Ecoforestry Course. Early Registration by July 1, 1995 (includes tuition, food & materials) $ 900 ______ Late Registration Fee After June 30, 1995 1,000 ______ % Apprenticeship Training Program 300 % Distance Learning Course 650 ______ % Concluding Workshop 150 % Total Tuition and fees: (Enrollment will be limited to 30 participants) $ Payment to be made in US currency. Remit $350.00 (US) deposit with registration. Accomodations are tent sites. Limited cabin space available for $100. Mail to: % Ecoforestry Institute/US, 785 Barton Road, Glendale, OR, 97442-8705. Phone/Fax: 503-832-2785</pre>
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