The Master Tree Farmer (MTF) course is a "hybrid" course combining online and face-to-face learning. It will incorporate self-paced lectures, discussions, quizzes, and other web-based methods of participant-instructor interaction, along with hands-on participation activities in the field.
To learn more, watch our course introduction video, and read more details about the course below.
About the Course
The course will span over nine weeks, and each Monday morning a new section will be released. The participant will have that week to watch the content for that section.
After completing master tree farmer, participants will learn scientific and practical knowledge to manage forested land to best suit ecological, economical, and recreational forest resources. Master Tree Farmer is intended to build upon a participant's base knowledge of forestry.
Target Audience:
Landowners and land managers. Those interested in advancing their knowledge in reference to forested land management.
Register NowCourse Information:
Registration is open until March 17th
Course Dates: April 1- May 20, 2025
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Dates |
Modules & Topics |
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April 1, 2024 |
Online Classroom Opens | Welcome & Getting Started |
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April 1, 2024 |
Module 1: Introduction to Forestry | Forestry Terms and Concepts, Certification, Forestry Agencies, and Cost Share Assistance |
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April 8, 2024 |
Module 2: Harvesting, Marketing, and Merchandising |
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April 15, 2024 |
Module 3: Wildlife Management Module 4.1: Pine Management Part 1 | Intensive Loblolly Pine Management |
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April 22, 2024 |
Module 4.2: Pine Management Part 2 | Loblolly Pine Genetic Improvement, Longleaf Pine Management, Optional Pine Management Content |
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April 29, 2024 |
Off Week | No New Content Released |
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May 6, 2024 |
Module 5: Hardwood Management | Degrade Hardwoods, Stand Development, Thinning Hardwoods, Optional Hardwood Management Content |
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May 13, 2024 |
Module 6: Forest Health | Insects, Diseases, and Invasive Species |
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May 20, 2024 |
Module 7: Timber Taxes, Estate Planning, and Conservation Easements |
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May 10, 2024 |
Field Day (Option 1): Newberry County |
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June 7, 2024 |
Field Day (Option 2): Florence County |
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June 20, 2024 |
Online Classroom Closes |
Program Coordinator
Derrick Phinney
Natural Resources Program Team Director
Clemson Extension
843-563-0135
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