Course Objectives:

Regardless of your position or background, those who work in the forest industry ultimately become the informal spokespersons for it. This course will ensure woodlands workers and contractors are better informed spokespersons who realize that there are many controls in place to ensure Alberta’s forests are properly managed.

By presenting the facts about how Alberta’s forests are managed we will begin to dispel a few of the myths that abound in the forest sector.

Forest Stewardship Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize why we log and how important forestry is to our economy
2. Describe what forest stewardship is all about
3. Recognize that the forest industry is sustainable and fits in well with natural cycles
4. Recognize that logging is highly controlled and reforestation is mandatory
5. Describe the controls and processes in place to ensure forests and timber resources remain sustainable
6. Recognize the outcomes of good forest stewardship and be more informed spokespersons for the industry

To register for the Certified WOLF Forest Stewardship Course please email wolfinfo@northernlakescollege.ca for a username and password. Please complete the WOLF short course registration form on the Training Program menu.

After completing the course there is a final exam, pass mark of 70%.

When you have passed the exam a WOLF certificate will be mailed to you.

Until June 30, 2008 ----Tuition cost for the course is paid for by the 2005/2006 Open Funds Initiative EDWood Project Grant WOLF received from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA).

Please contact the WOLF office @ (780) 849-8724 if you have any questions.