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Northern Pine System Restoration

Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series

Ecological Silviculture for Great Lakes Mixed-Pine Woodlands

May 21, 2025 | Noon-1 p.m. CT

Dr. Brian Palik has over 30 years of research experience in applied forest ecology with the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, the Jones Ecological Research Center, and Michigan State University. Brian’s research focuses on understanding forest disturbance and development, so as to inform silviculture that restores and sustains ecosystems. He is lead author of recent books on this topic, including Ecological Silviculture: Foundations and Applications and Ecological Silvicultural Systems: Exemplary Models for Sustainable Forest Management. In this webinar, Brian will present how understanding the natural model of development for Great Lakes mixed-pine woodlands leads to an ecological silvicultural system that restores and sustains a full suite of ecosystem services.

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PRESENTER

Brian Palik, Ph.D.

Forest Ecologist, American Nature Solutions

Dr. Brian Palik has over 30 years of research experience in applied forest ecology with the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, the Jones Ecological Research Center, and Michigan State University. Brian’s research focuses on understanding forest disturbance and development, so as to inform silviculture that restores and sustains ecosystems. He is lead author of recent books on this topic, including Ecological Silviculture: Foundations and Applications and Ecological Silvicultural Systems: Exemplary Models for Sustainable Forest Management. In this webinar, Brian will present how understanding the natural model of development for Great Lakes mixed-pine woodlands leads to an ecological silvicultural system that restores and sustains a full suite of ecosystem services. 

MODERATOR

Michael Lynch

Lake States Region Director, Forest Stewards Guild

Michael Lynch is the Great Lakes Region Director of the Forest Stewards Guild. Michael has been with the Guild for the past ten years and focuses on regional research needs, collaboration opportunities, and natural resource planning at a landscape-scale. Michael has specialized experience developing integrated solutions to balance the multifaceted ecological, economic, and social needs of the Lake State’s forest resources.

Additional Resources

Continuing Education

This webinar has been pre-approved 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

Ecological Silviculture for Mixed Pine Woodlands: Restoring and Sustaining Ecosystems – Palik

 

 

 

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.