Three-Day Forest Management Intensive

The GMF Woodland Academy’s Three-Day Intensive is designed to equip woodland owners and stewards with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to steward northeastern forests. Participants will engage in a combination of classroom learning and immersive field experiences in the heart of the 6,300-acre Great Mountain Forest, guided by experienced forestry professionals.

Over the course of three days, participants will develop core competencies in tree and shrub identification, explore the ecological processes that shape forest dynamics, and become familiar with a range of landowner goals and forest management approaches—from enhancing wildlife habitat to managing for timber or leaving land “forever wild.” Each module builds upon the last, ensuring participants leave with a well-rounded introduction to the science, values, and techniques behind responsible forest stewardship.