Forest Stewardship & Ecology
Available for FREE worldwide for anyone to learn the basic patterns and processes of forested landscapes
This
FREE course walks you through the foundations of forest ecology and
management, on your own time. Explore one topic per week, or one per
day!
While the content is presented in the context of the Northeastern North American woodland, the patterns and approach will benefit forest dwellers anywhere who want to learn more about the woods around them and how they can be active stewards of the forested landscape.
Each
lesson features video lectures, readings, resources, and skill building
activities for your to practice in your woods or a local park or
preserve.
See more of our live events (online and in person) as well as articles, videos, etc to continue your learning at www.WellspringForestFarm.com and www.SilvopastureBook.com
Your Instructor
Steve Gabriel is an ecologist, forest farmer, and educator living in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State in the US.
Throughout his career, Steve has taught thousands of farmers and land
managers about the ways farming and forestry can be combined to both
benefit the ecology and the bottom line of the farm.
He is Extension Specialist for the Cornell Small Farm Program and has
served as guest faculty at Cornell University, Sterling College, Paul
Smiths College, and the Omega Center for Sustainable Living.
Alongside his wife, Elizabeth, he co-stewards Wellspring Forest Farm, where they produce mushrooms, maple syrup, duck eggs, pastured lamb, and elderberry extract, all from forest-based systems.
Steve co-authored Farming the Woods with Ken Mudge in 2014, and is author of the new book Silvopasture, released in 2018.