Many Idaho forest landowners desire a better understanding of how forests grow and how they can better manage their forest property to meet their goals. Furthermore, forest landowners are often required to demonstrate planned, active forest management to qualify for forestry property tax incentives and cost-share assistance.

This fall, a 6-session program, titled the Forestry Shortcourse, will help enrich forest landowners' understanding of forest ecology, silviculture, forest health, wildlife habitat, and other forestry topics. In the process, participants are coached by natural resource professionals on how to develop a management plan for their forest.

The program is eligible for 7 Idaho Pesticide Recertification credits. For $202, teachers can also sign up for two University of Idaho credits for the program.

The Forestry Shortcourse will be held Wednesday evenings (except Nov. 22), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., November 9 to December 14, at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Kootenai County (1808 N. 3rd Street in Coeur d'Alene). The session can accommodate up to 25 people.