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Applications of Irregular Shelterwood Systems

Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series

Applications of Irregular Shelterwood Systems

Feb. 19, 2025 | Noon-1 p.m. CT

Dr. Patricia Raymond is a Forest Research Scientist with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests of Quebec. Patricia’s research interests include the ecology and natural regeneration systems of temperate mixedwood forests. She authored a foundational paper which established the three main variants of irregular shelterwood systems used in North America today. Using examples from experiments in mixedwood forest types, Patricia will review these systems and the subsequent research assessing the use of irregular shelterwood as a way to emulate natural disturbance dynamics that maintain structural complexity and ecological function.

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PRESENTER

Patricia Raymond, Ph.D.

Research Forester, Forest Research Branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests, Government of Quebec

Patricia Raymond is a Research Forester at the Forest Research Branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests of Quebec since 2002. She obtained her Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Forest Science at Laval University in Quebec City. Her work focuses on the development of silvicultural systems adapted to temperate mixedwood forests. She experiments with regeneration methods that aims at maintaining structural complexity and ecological functions in late-successional stands. She is also involved in rehabilitation and climate-focused silviculture with her recent work on abiotic and biotic constraints to assisted migration.

MODERATOR

Greg Edge

Forest Ecologist/Silviculturist, Division of Forestry – Bureau of Forest Management, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Co-Host of SilviCast​

Greg Edge is a forest ecologist/silviculturist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-Division of Forestry. He has worked for the DNR for more than 32 years in a variety of roles, including as a forester, forest geneticist and nursery specialist, and area forestry leader. Greg graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a B.S. in forestry administration and received an M.S. in forest genetics from UW-Madison. Greg has completed the National Advanced Silviculture Program (NASP) and is a Certified Silviculturist through the U.S. Forest Service.

Additional Resources

Continuing Education

We are seeking pre-approval for the following:

Certificates of completion are available by emailing wfc@uwsp.edu. Certificates will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.

Resources

Publications from Patricia Raymond, Ph.D.

More resources coming soon.

 

 

Evaluation

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Thank You!

This series is possible through a grant from the Wisconsin SFI® Implementation Committee. The Mission of the Wisconsin SFI® Implementation Committee (WI SIC) is to promote and enhance SFI and sustainable forestry practices within Wisconsin through grassroots collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and those who benefit from managed forests. With a focus on SFI’s core SIC’s priorities, the WI SIC ensures that forests and their many benefits will perpetuate into the future.