PO Box 6004
Rutland, VT 05702
802-747-7900
www.vermontwoodlands.org
Silviculture Program for Consulting Foresters
The Old Gray Barn, 1582 VT RT 30, Rupert, Vermont
May 20, 2015 from 7:45am to 3:30pm
During 2012 and 2013 David Paganelli, Orange County Forester, and Louis Bushey, Stewardship Forester, had the privilege to attend
a 9-week USFS Advanced Silviculture Training Program. The training took place in Michigan, Oregon, Arizona, Tennessee, and
Kentucky and covered a broad range of national silvicultural topics. During 2013 and 2014 David and Louis made three presentations
to FP&R Foresters on the highlights of the training. Some of the material is “new thinking,” some is a refresher. For those interested in
the practice of Silviculture, we think it will be an interesting and informative day with good forestry discussion. The presentations, so
far, have been well received and this program is similar but tailored specifically to Vermont consulting foresters.
The agenda is tentative and may be adjusted based on participant interest. Silviculture for Consulting Foresters has been assigned 6
Category 1 CFE credits.
7:45-8:00
8:00-9:30
9:30-9:45
9:45-11:30
11:30 -12:00
12:30-3:15
3:15-3:30
Meet at Alan Calfee’s barn in Rupert. (http://www.oldgraybarn.com/) Welcome and refreshments.
 Introduction to the National Advanced Silviculture Program
o Format of the program: Multiple, loosely related topics and open discussion
o Definition of Silviculture and Silviculture in Vermont.
o Concept of the “silvicultural system”
o Stages of Stand Development (Oliver and Larson)
o Concept of differentiation
o Successional Theory (relay floristics vs. initial floristics)
o Disturbance (Natural Range of Variability)
o Climate Change and effects on our tree species and the silviculture we practice
o Species shift and the concepts of assisted migration, co-evolution, and ecosystem function
o Photosynthate prioritization
Break
 Silvicultural Systems
o National Silviculture vs. Vermont Silviculture
o Discussion of even-age management, two-age management, balanced uneven-age
management, irregular multi-age management systems
o Crop tree release
o Pruning theory
o Regeneration strategies and techniques
o Invasive plant management
o Harvest impacts (soils, water quality, genetics)
o Importance of good markets
Lunch
Field Tour and Discussion
Wrap up and head for home.
Morning coffee and donuts will be provided (donations gratefully accepted). Bring your own lunch.
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Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. You can return form below to address above or email
[email protected]. Questions: email or call VWA at 802-747-7900.
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