Workshops and Trainings
The WFC works with UW-Stevens Point forestry faculty and industry partners to deliver high-quality, application-based forestry professional development trainings. Our trainings are delivered in a variety of formats, including in-person, online (self-paced, self-led online courses), and virtual (live and recorded webinar-style workshops). Most of our educational opportunities qualify for continuing education and continuing forester credits.
Upcoming Workshops and Webinars
Monthly Webinar Series
Adaptation in Action
Forest Management Strategies for a Changing Climate
In-Person Workshop
Adaptation in Action
Forest Management Strategies for a Changing Climate
More information coming soon.
In-Person Workshop
Pyrosilviculture
Black River State Forest | Jackson County, Wis.
More information coming soon.
Customized Trainings
The Wisconsin Forestry Center can plan and coordinate customized trainings for your organization.
On-Demand Online Courses
Previously Recorded Webinars
Webinar
AI for Foresters: Tools You Can Use!
Recorded Mar. 5, 2026
This webinar shows foresters how to use AI tools to streamline everyday forestry work to save time, improve communication, and work more efficiently. Presented by Donn Downey, Consulting Forester and Software Developer, Upper Valley Forest Management and Forest Metrix
Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series
What Is Ecological Silviculture?
Recorded Jan. 22, 2025
Explore the foundation and principles behind silviculture strategies we call ecological silviculture. Presented by Tony D’Amato, Ph.D., Professor of Silviculture and Applied Forest Ecology, University of Vermont.
Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series
Applications of Irregular Shelterwood Systems
Recorded Feb. 19, 2025
Using examples from experiments in mixedwood forest types, explore these systems and the subsequent research assessing the use of irregular shelterwood as a way to emulate natural disturbance dynamics to maintain structural complexity and ecological function. Presented by Patricia Raymond, Ph.D., Forest Research Scientist with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests of Quebec.
Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series
The Role of Microscale Habitat Features in Ecological Forestry
Recorded Mar. 19, 2025
Explore practical strategies for combining forest management, ecological restoration, wildlife habitat, and timber production in the U.S. Lake States, using real-world examples at the stand and individual tree level. Presented by Michael Demchik, Ph.D., Professor of Silviculture in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series
Open Forest Restoration: Practical Considerations for Long-term Maintenance of Woodlands
Recorded Apr. 16, 2025
Learn important considerations for restoring oak woodlands, including topics such as ground layer diversity, economic considerations, and regeneration and recruitment. Presented by Ben Knapp, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Silviculture in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri.
Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series
Ecological Silviculture for Great Lakes Mixed-Pine Woodlands
Recorded May 21, 2025
Consider how understanding natural development in Great Lakes mixed-pine woodlands can guide ecological silvicultural systems to restore and sustain diverse ecosystem services. Presented by Brian Palik, Ph.D., Forest Ecologist with American Nature Solutions.
Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series
Ecological Silviculture of Acadian Forests
Recorded June 18, 2025
Silvicultural pathways for structural and compositional restoration involve variants of irregular shelterwood silviculture, including the Acadian Femelschlag, an irregular group shelterwood system that has seen growing application since its inception in 1995. Presented by Bob Seymour, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Silviculture, Maine’s School of Forest Resources.