Changing Roles Notebook
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| Using
This Program - Provides a brief description of the materials included in the program and how they can be used. |
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| Trainer's
Introduction - Includes the history behind the development of this program and an introduction to all the training materials. Some examples of how the materials can be combined and organized to create programs are provided in sample agendas. Also included are suggestions for planning a professional development program. |
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Module 1: Wildland-Urban
Interface Issues and Connections |
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Module 2: Managing Interface Forests Provides tools and knowledge for effectively managing fragmented forests in the WUI. Includes practicing silviculture at the interface; small-scale harvesting systems; managing for wildlife, fire, and visual and recreational amenities; enterprise opportunities for landowners; and forest cooperatives. |
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Module 3: Land-Use Planning and Policy Explains land-use decision-making tools, the role of natural resource professionals in the decision-making and land-use planning process, and how natural resource professionals can get involved. |
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Module 4: Communicating with Interface Residents and Leaders Discusses key tips for effective communication with WUI residents and community leaders, beginning with the need to understand the audience, strategies for effectively sharing information and planning programs, and working to resolve conflict and support changes in behavior. |
| Case Studies Provide examples of challenges and success stories from across the South. Discussion questions are included to facilitate deeper understanding and encourage dialogue. |
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DVD: When Nature Is at Your Doorstep Take a journey to three southern interface communities and explore their challenges and successes as they respond to the issues created by rapidly changing landscapes. |
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| Evaluation Resources The trainer feedback form can be completed and submitted from this page. Questions to evaluate your training program can be downloaded. |
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| 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. |
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| For more information contact Nicole Wulff, Changing Roles Coordinator. | |
