Online Learning Modules
Develop your knowledge of forest stewardship by completing these self-paced online learning modules.  These short (5-10 minute) modules were developed by the experts at the University of California and are designed to help you learn more about assessing your forest property and meeting your forest stewardship goals.

Plan

1. What's Important to You?
Your goals and objectives are the basis for everything you do on your forest. Use this 16 question self-assessment to help prioritize your forest objectives and discover which goals are most important to you.
2. A Family Forest Planning Guide
Many forests are multigenerational, which makes it important to pass on your knowledge, thoughts and intentions.  This guide can be used to help start a conversation about your long-term vision for your forest as it passes from one generation to the next.
3. History of Your Land
Researching the history of your property will help you understand its present condition. You could use this information to prioritize your goals. Use these tips to learn more about how to discover your forest's history.
4. Profiling Your Land
A management plan will always include a map of your property and recording its features will also help to understand its interconnected parts.
5. Identifying Your Forest and it's Trees
Knowing the type of forest you have and the condition of its trees are fundamental to making decisions.
6. Understanding Tree Competition
The trees on your property are in a constant struggle for resources. Learn how they compete and identify factors that contribute to tree growth.
7. Management Practices
Identify some best practices and basic management options as you decide how to best promote healthy trees.
8. Wildlife Habitat
Learn about the four basic elements that are required for an animal's habitat and how each animal has it's own unique requirements to flourish on your land.
9. Some Easy Way to Enhance Wildlife
For many landowners, the presence of wildlife is a significant management goal. Consider these twelve tips when trying to attract and enhance the wildlife on your land.
10. Assessing Water Quality
Water quality on your land varies over time and place. Here are a few hints on what to notice when assessing your quality and some ideas for improvement.

11. Common Water Challenges
Water is the most important limiting factor of plant growth and ecosystem productivity. Review some common causes of poor water quality and some common sense solutions.
12. Common Forest Tree Disease
Diagnosing tree disease can be complicated but here are few diseases that have very specific identifiable symptoms. Good forest management is the best way to prevent disease.
13. Pest Management
Do you have a bark beetle or other insect problem? Here are a few indications of what to look for as well as some basic suggestions for control using integrated pest management.
14. Fire Hazards
Understanding your fuel hazards can lead to better management decisions and prevent destructive fires. Learn more about these hazards and fire management practices.
15. Roads Assessment
What are the condition of your roads? Properly constructed roads can provide access for recreation and management while minimizing environmental impact.