Stewardship of the Urban Landscape SOUL

2012 SOUL Tree Stewards Course

Enhancing the quality of life in Vermont communities through trees since 1996

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“I have not spent much time thinking about forestry beyond the “forests”.  I now realize that trees and forestry in towns and communities and cities is just as important.”

-SOUL Graduate

Are you passionate about trees?

Are you interested in learning more about trees and tree care?

Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Then you may be interested in the Stewardship of the Urban Landscape (SOUL). The course prepares participants to become stewards of the forest in which they live. 

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
Tree Identification*
Tree Biology
Tree Planting*
Tree Maintenance and Pruning*
Town Forest Management
Tree Health
Roadside Vegetation Management
Forest/Tree Resource Assessments
Forestry Planning Tools
Landscape Plan Review
Public Speaking and Presentations
VT Tree Laws
Working Effectively at the Local Level
      *topic covered during hands-on Saturday class

COURSE DETAILS:

Times: Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm

Dates: February 15 to April 4, 2012. Plus three Saturday hands-on classes, scheduled for February 11th, March 10th and May 12th.

Locations: Statewide via Vermont Interactive Television, including sites in Bennington, Brattleboro, Johnson, Middlebury, Montpelier, Newport, Randolph, Rutland, St. Albans, White River Junction and Williston

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Pre-registration for the course is required.  Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Registration fee includes course materials and a copy of the SOUL course manual. 

Early Registration (by December 30th)- $80

Regular Registration (by January 20th) - $100

Late Registration (after January 20th)- $120 

To register online click here or download a registraiton form.

For information about the 2012 SOUL course, visit UVM Extension's SOUL website or contact contact Kate Forrer at: 802-223-2389 ext. 210 orkatherine.forrer@uvm.edu