How the Pennsylvania Forest Stewards Volunteer Project Works
Pennsylvania
Forest Stewards (PAFS) volunteers are trained in
the principles of stewardship, silviculture (the growing of forest trees),
forest and wildlife management, tree identification and measurement, forest
ecology, financial and legal issues, and outreach resources. Participants
also tour demonstration areas to see examples of forest management practices.
In exchange for the 40-hour training, participants agree to volunteer at least 40 hours sharing what they have learned with others. The nature of the volunteer service is up to the individual PAFS volunteer. Some examples of outreach activities include talking to neighbors about forest stewardship, leading woodland tours, making presentations to adults and children, being active in woodland owners associations, and providing information to the media. The PAFS training does not cost anything, other than agreeing to provide at least 40 hours of volunteer service. After volunteers complete training, they receive periodic newsletters, publications, and opportunities to attend advanced training sessions exclusively for PAFS volunteers.
- How the Pennsylvania Forest Stewards (PAFS) Volunteer Project Works
- Need for PAFS
- How the PAFS Originated
- Who Is Eligible?
- Next Training Session
- Sample Training Agenda
- Becoming a PAFS Volunteer
- What does it take to be a PAFS?
- What kind of commitment is involved?
