The University of Idaho Extension seeks candidates for 20 slots in the Idaho Master Forest Stewards (IMFS) program. Applications are due April 1, 2013. The largest portion of the training will take place during four one-day sessions held Fridays in April, June, July and September.

The Idaho Master Forest Stewards was co-designed with forest owners to increase participants' forestry knowledge and skills; enable them to provide educational assistance to forest owners and other groups; and provide a forum for richer peer to peer learning among forest owners.

In return for their training, IMFS participants provide 70 hours of volunteer service over 2 years helping forest owners and other groups learn more about research based information on Idaho forests and forestry.

Those interested in becoming an Idaho Master Forest Steward should contact the University of Idaho Extension Office in Kootenai County at 208-446-1680 for program details and an application. Enrollment is limited to 20 people annually. Idaho Master Forest Stewards trainees are chosen on the strength of their applications.