Related Resources
A bibliography of books, articles, websites, programs, and other tools pertaining to each module subject matter is provided. These resources can help trainers expand their libraries and knowledge if they want to emphasize a particular topic area. Ideas for field trips and guest speakers are also included.
- Module 2
- Family Forest Owners of the United States, 2006 GTR-NRS-27 PDF
- Report summarizes results from the USFS's National Woodland Owner Survey. Info collected on family forest owner's forest holding characteristics, ownership histories, ownership objectives, forest uses, forest management practices, preferred methods for receiving information, concerns, future intentions, and demographics. National, regional, and state summary tables are included.
- Family Forest Research Center Publications
- Download publications of the USFS Family Forest Research Center
- Survey of Potential Providers of Land Management Services (Virginia) PDF
- Includes graphs/stats depicting: services provided/not provided, interest in programs to receive training on how to provide services to small woodlot owners, characterization of company by services offered, location of customer base, no. years in operation, no. of full-time/seasonal employees.
- Priorities for Small Woodlot Stewardship PDF
- This forestry fact sheet for landowners is a product of Virginia Cooperative Extension. It outlines steps new owners can take to manage their woodlot and be stewards of their land.
- Tending Natural Areas in Home Owner Association Settings PDF
- This forestry fact sheet for landowners is a product of Virginia Cooperative Extension. It outlines steps home owner associations can take to manage and be stewards of common land owned by a subdivision.
- Module 3
- A Citizen's Guide to Influencing Local Land-Use Decisions PDF
- Very entertaining and informative guidebook. At 53 pages, this is more than a simple introduction. Land owner associations, local governments, planning departments, planning commissions, environmental organizations, developers and citizen action groups gathered together to design this publication for citizens in response to frenzied citizens calling with concerns about nearby developments.
- A Sound Land Use Vision and Natural Resources Planning PDF
- A brochure by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Defines sound land use, outlines Wisconsin's Comprehensive Planning Law, refers to additional resources available, discusses the role of community involvement and points to contact people to assist with natural resources and environmental issues in the comprehensive planning process.
- An Activist's Guide to Land-Use Planning PDF
- Minnesota specific but could serve as a guide in order to tailor for your city. Explains how the city planning and development process works in the state of Minnesota. What is zoning? What is an ordinance? What are the stages in the development process? How to learn more?
- Land-Use Lingo PDF
- Developed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, this is a glossary of Land-Use Terms. May need to be adapted for specific states. Major sections include: general planning and zoning, land conservation and management, municipal governments, agencies and organizations.
- Natural Resources and their place within Comprehensive Planning PDF
- Information guide for the public answering the questions: What are natural resources? What role should natural resources plan in the planning process? What are natural resources worth? Examples of natural resource information to inventory which may be used in the planning process, additional resources. Wisconsin specific but could be used as a template to develop your own state specific guide.
- Planning for Natural Resources PDF
- A Guide to Including Natural Resources in Local Comprehensive Planning by the Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Univerity of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 88 pages
- Under Construction: Tools and Techniques for Local Planning PDF
- A guide for people interested in shaping the future of their community, county, city or township. The need for this guide was recognized by Minnesota Legislature because today's communities face complex challenges and opportunities. Minnesota Planning developed the guide to help communities shape their future by choice not chance. 212 pages.
- Using Computer Tools to Find the Information You Need PDF
- Outlines information holdings of agencies which may be useful in the planning process by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 2 pages.
- Module 4
- A Forester's Communications Handbook PDF
- This handbook was created by SAF in order to help foresters feel more comfortable communicating and participating in forestry communications efforts.
- Media Communication Guide PDF
- Developed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to provide general information and tips to guide natural resource professionals through their interaction with news reporters.
- Understanding and Reaching Family Forest Owners: Lessons from Social Marketing Research PDF
- Article in the Journal of Forestry: Butler, Tyrrell, Fienberg, VanManen, Wiseman, Wallinger, Oct/Nov 2007
