New Landowners Course

Type
Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

Do you want to learn more about land management? Are you a new landowner? This course is perfect for new landowners looking for wildlife, livestock, forages, and land stewardship education. It will help you learn basic land management concepts as you begin to make decisions about their land.

Course Information

There are many factors to consider when deciding what to do with your property as a new landowner. This course introduces new landowners to the potential uses of their new property and basic land management strategies to accomplish their goals. You will also learn about resources and services agency professionals provide and how to locate local staff members for assistance.

Who is this for?

  • New Landowner

What will you learn?

  • How to manage your land for wildlife
  • How to manage your land for livestock
  • How to manage your land for forages
  • How to manage your land for sustainability

Course Outline

Module 1: Managing for Wildlife

Learn about the characteristics of white-tailed deer, quail, and largemouth bass and the habitat requirements for each species.

Module 2: Managing for Livestock

Learn how to raise livestock herds according to your desired operational goals.

Module 3: Managing for Forages

Learn about the different types of grasses and forages and how to maintain them. You will also learn how to identify harmful insect pests and invasive weeds and how to manage them.

Module 4: Managing for Sustainability

Discover habitat management, watershed stewardship, and wild pig management. Learn how to protect your water bodies and practice responsible watershed stewardship.

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