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Hear from our graduates some of their thoughts on
Participating in the Woodland Leadership Institute...
What
has participating in the Woodland Leadership Institute meant to you?
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It has given me the opportunity to meet people
involved in woodland issues from other areas and get different views
on these issues.
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It has given me knowledge and hard data to use
in pushing the idea of sustainable management in my community.
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It has shown me I am not just a single person
against social pressures on our environment.
It was surprising how varied the interested people are.
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WLI has opened a whole new world of
possibilities.
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Participating in the Institute was an
enlightening experience and afforded me the opportunity to better
understand myself and my passions for forestry.
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It has given me a better understanding of some
areas that I didn�t know much about.
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It has meant an opportunity to meet and listen
to any number of issues and management solutions others are using.
What
are some of the things that stand out in your mind about what you have
learned and done as a part of this program?
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If you put your mind to something you can get
the job done!
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Interaction of people that have a slightly
different view as mine
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I�m impressed with the wide variety of
people that I met through the program.
It is good to associate with this caliber of people
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The conservancy issues were real important to
the people back home who are the aging farmer/landowners who are
generally worried about protecting their holdings against
fragmentation.
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�and there in the half light of the
conference room all things merge into one and a theme runs through
it� the strong,
assertive personalities may not be the most effective
leaders/consensus builders.
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Most importantly were the varied viewpoints
and opinions brought to the group from the participants and
presenters.
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I have been impressed by how large and
different our state is but we all face the same problems with forest
fragmentation and resistance to tree cutting.
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I�ve learned and I was somewhat surprised at
the truly sincere effort that the DNR forestry Dept is taking in
trying to support our (private woodland owners) management efforts.
What
would you say to someone who asks you about participating in the Woodland
Leadership Institute?
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It is worth the time and effort just to get an
idea of what is happening across the state.
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It is a great opportunity to define and
clarify the work you can do in your community to further sustainable
forestry.
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If you have a vision and a desire to influence
others this will help you execute that desire.
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An excellent way to get appraised of the
current issues concerning forestry today.
Not the course you want for woodland skills.
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If you get the opportunity, jump on it!
You can both teach and learn while you are there!
Be prepared to share and receive information at all times.
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The program broadens ones perspective of
forestry in the state.
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Go for it!
Best place on earth to acquire new and hopefully lasting
friendships. You�ll
love it.
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It definitely reinforces your knowledge of
forestry and improves your leadership skills.
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Excellent opportunity to get good information
on leadership and land use.
Who
would you say would benefit from participating in the Woodland Leadership
Program?
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Anyone in a leadership role.
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Those individuals who show a passion for
woodland stewardship
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Anyone who has a chance to influence public
opinion
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Landowners, government leaders, interested
students of natural resources.
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Someone with a vision and a desire to see that
vision actualized.
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A diverse group of people with a desire to
make a positive impact in their community.
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Anyone who is involved in land planning ,
zoning or just loves the forest.
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Any landowner who is now engaged in land
management would benefit.
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens
Point