Forestry shortcourse offered this Nov. and Dec.

The University of Idaho Extension, in conjunction with the Idaho Department of Lands, will host a shortcourse in forestry specifically for forest landownders seeking a better understanding of how forests grow and how to manage them successfully.

The program, which consists of six sessions, will be held on Thursday evenings in November and December.

The course will focus on forest ecology, silviculture and wildlife habitat, among other topics, It is designed to help landowners develop a management plan for their forest, which, in addition to promoting a healthy forest, can help them qualify for lower tax rates.

Sessions will run from 6:30-9:30 p,m. on Nov. 3, 10 and 17, and Dec. 1, 8 and 15. They will be held in the meeting room of the Centennial Distributing Company at 701 West Buckles Road in Hayden.

A $38 registration fee is required and those willing to participate should pre-register by Thursday, Oct. 27 by calling the University of Idaho Extension office: (208) 446-1680. Any questions about the program should be directed to Chris Schnepf, who can be reached at the same phone number.