More Detail on the Areas of
Assistance to Landowners
Forest Management Planning
- Develop forest management plans, based
on landowner's objectives, which provide
stand descriptions and characteristics
as well as management recommendations.
- Make field visits with landowners to
discuss management options and practices.
- Provide a directory or list of private
natural resource consultants who also assist
landowners in plan preparation and implementation.
Administration of Federal Cost-Sharing
Programs
- Work closely with federal agencies to
assist landowners in making application
for programs.
- Provide landowners with a reforestation
plan that states technical practice recommendations
to be followed.
- Provide lists of private contractors
and consultants who can complete the on-ground
technical management practices.
- Technical advisors for several cost-share
programs that involve forest management
practices and approve final practice completion.
Insect and Disease Identification and
Analysis
- Make field visits to rural landowners
to identify insect and disease problems
and recommend control measures.
- Recommend forest management practices
that will decrease the likelihood of future
insect and disease problems.
Public Relation Activities
- Work with other conservation agencies
to coordinate local forestry activities
and programs for youth and adults in
forest education.
- Assist with the development and presentation
of forestry field days, and tours.
- Research materials and prepare news releases
and forest information for radio, television,
newspapers, newsletters, and other publications.
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