Educational Needs of Southern Forest Landowners
A recent Journal of Extension article (October, 2006) by Measells, Grado, Hughes, Dunn, Idassi and Zielinske outlines the results of a research project conducted at Mississippi State University on forest landowner educational needs.
Abstract: South-central United States forest landowners were surveyed to determine their forestry-related educational needs and appropriate methods for promoting effective programs covering desired topics. The majority of respondents had not participated in past educational programs because they were unaware of their existence. Therefore, forestry professionals and university Extension personnel should inform and encourage nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners to take advantage of available opportunities. They should also use tax rolls to develop forest landowner databases. Once developed, newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, or letters should be mailed to increase forest landowner knowledge and awareness of forestry-related educational programs and activities.
The full article can be accessed at:
http://www.joe.org/joe/2006october/rb4.shtml
