Forestry Tours

Opportunities to become immersed in the social, economic, and ecological aspects of sustainable forestry.

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General Information

In the past, Forestinfo.org organized intensive three-day woods and mill tours for teachers in various regions throughout North America. The theme of every tour was Sustainable Forestry; please see the list of key concepts below.

Currently, Forestinfo.org maintains a list of upcoming Teachers' Tours that are hosted by forestry-related third parties.

Are you planning a Teacher Tour or other outdoor learning event for educators? Let us know about your event by sending an email to info@forestinfo.org or calling us at (612) 333-0430.

Key Concepts

Foresters manage large landscapes over long time horizons
Nature is dynamic: everything is connected and constantly changing
Foresters can manage for the re-occurrence of desirable outcomes
Sustainable forestry integrates social, economic, and ecological needs
Fire has two sides
Regulations exist to protect water, air, soil, fish, and wildlife
Incentives are better than regulations
Forestry is capital intensive
The highest technology is employed in the woods, mills and labs
There is complete utilization of the resource
We all need and use wood products
Wood is an environmentally sound building material
We can meet our material needs while protecting forest ecosystems
We all need to make informed choices
Teachers have a special responsibility
The forest products industry is rich in career opportunities

Past Tour Comments

Below is a sampling of past Teacher Tours that Forestinfo.org has been involved in. Click on a link below to read comments from teachers who attended.

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