UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FIELD TECHNIQUES IN NATURAL RESOURCES
2016 Information Packet
INTRODUCTION
Session 1 and 2 of the Field Techniques in Natural Resources summer courses will be conducted at
the Treehaven field station located east of Tomahawk in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Session 3 will
be conducted at the UW-Stevens Point Campus and will utilize field sites in the area. Refer to the
last pages of this packet for directions to Treehaven and keep this information packet for
reference purposes!
There will be 3 sessions this summer. The dates are as follows:
Session 1:
May 22 – July1, 2016
(report to Treehaven between 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 22)
Session 2:
July 10 - August 19, 2016
(report to Treehaven between 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10)
Session 3:
July 10 - August 19, 2016
(report to your scheduled classroom at 1:00 p.m. Sunday July 10)
A maximum of 108 students can attend session 1 and 2. Session 3 has the capacity to serve a
variable number of students with at least 60 expected. Treehaven will be filled to capacity this
summer. Past experience indicates that more than 108 students will want to attend the Treehaven
sessions. Therefore, a system of priorities has been established. Students will prioritize a choice of
sessions and will be assigned on the following basis:
1. CNR core courses: All applicants must have completed NR 150, 151, 250, 251 by the end of
this spring semester.
2. Grade Point Average: Any student with less than a 2.00 GPA in major (including transfer
credits), at the end of the fall 2015 semester, will not be able to attend Session 1 of
Treehaven. If you do not currently have a 2.00 GPA in major but anticipate achieving it by
the end of spring semester, complete the on-line registration by NOON on Monday,
February 22. You be reconsidered for the second or third sessions if your GPA in major
improves and if there is room in the session.
3. Letter of employment: A letter from a relevant natural resources employer or military unit
stating that the student will be employed or in training during the rest of the summer if they
attend a particular session. This letter will be verified so it must contain the employer’s
telephone number and e-mail address and should be written on letterhead. Mailed or e-mail
directly to: Bobbi Kubish, 180 College of Natural Resources, UW – Stevens Point, Stevens
Point, WI 54481 or bkubish@uwsp.edu, by noon on Wednesday, March 31, 2016.
4. Credits: Qualifying students will be ranked based on all credits completed.
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REGISTRATION
Beginning February 8th, all of the registration materials that you will need for the Field Techniques
in Natural Resources courses are available on the web at www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter
and can be accessed through the CNR Reporter. Submit the electronic application by February
22, 2016 at noon. No late applications will be accepted!
The roster of accepted students for each session will be posted on the bulletin board across
from room 180 TNR by noon on April 11, 2016. Electronic permission to register for the CNR
Field Techniques in NRES courses will be given as soon as possible to allow most of you to register
for these summer classes the same day you register for your fall classes.
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FEE PAYMENTS
Summer tuition deposit: You can make your $100 summer 2016 registration deposit now. After
the session lists are posted students can register for the summer field experience. The deadline for
the $100 deposit and registration is May 2, 2016. If you do not pay your $100 deposit and
register by this date, you will be removed from the program and your spot will be given to the next
student on the waiting list.
Tuition and Fee Payments: All currently enrolled students will be able to view their UWSP
billing statement on line. The first summer bill will be available May 19 (due June 24). You
will be sent an e-bill message through your UWSP email notifying you of the bill. If students
register after May 19, your charges will show on the June 30 e-bill statement (due July 21). All
students are able to view charges and payments in their myPoint, under the finance tab, by
selecting the view detail account information tab. All balances which are not paid in full by the
e-bill due date will be subject to finance charges. Anticipated Summer 2016 financial aid
disbursement will begin on or about June 16, 2016.
THERE ARE NO INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE FOR THE
SUMMER SESSION. TOTAL AMOUNTS ARE DUE BY THE BILLING DEADLINES.
COSTS: Check your MyPoint for the current balance on your student account.
FIELD TECHNIQUES IN NATURAL RESOURCES COSTS Session I and II
COSTS
Wisconsin
Minnesota
MSEP
Non-resident
Session I and II
Resident
Resident
Students
Students
$1015.00
$1015.00
$1015.00
$1015.00
Food
$640.00
$640.00
$640.00
$640.00
Lodging and Res
Life position
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
Course Fees*
$1914.25
$2039.23
$2701.57
$3807.49
Tuition* (7 credits)
TOTAL
$3869.24
$3994.23
$4656.57
$5762.49
*Summer 2015 rates; 2016 rates not published/calculated yet.
FIELD TECHNIQUES IN NATURAL RESOURCES COSTS Session III
COSTS
Wisconsin
Minnesota
MSEP
Non-resident
Session III
Resident
Resident
Students
Students
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Food
$780
$780
$780
$780
Lodging* if needed
$900.00
$900.00
$900.00
$900.00
Course Fees*
$1914.25
$2039.23
$2701.57
$3807.49
Tuition* (7 credits)
TOTAL
$3594.25
$3719.23
$4381.57
$5487.49
*Summer 2015 rates; 2016 rates not published/calculated yet. Session III course fees likely to be
similar to Session I and II rates for 2016.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Courses of instruction:
a. Forestry 319 - Land Surveying, 1 cr.
b. Forestry 320 - Field Experience in Forest Measurement, 1 cr.
c. Natural Resources 405 - Selected Topics: Plant Identification, 1 cr.
NOTE - The Interactive Plant List will soon be available on the SSC
website - http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/default.aspx
d. Soils 359 - Soil Conservation and Watershed Inventory Techniques, 1 cr.
e. Soils 360 - Field Experience in Soil Inventory Methods, 1 cr.
f. Water 380 - Field Experience in Aquatic Ecosystem Evaluation, 1 cr.
g. Wildlife 340 - Field Experience in Wildlife Management Techniques, 1 cr.
Most instruction will be field laboratory exercises, which are designed to acquaint students
with many facets of natural resources field techniques. Normally there will be a brief
explanation of the day's activity in the morning followed by field experiences for the
remainder of the day. Most instructors require a degree of summation following the
exercise. There are also field trips to many of the local points of interest as they relate to a
particular resource.
2. Session Schedule:
Registration at Treehaven will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on May 22 (Sunday) for
Session 1 and July 10 (Sunday) for Session 2. Please do not arrive before this time. Note
that the evening meal will be the first meal served at Treehaven. If you will be late in
arriving or unable to attend the session, call Treehaven (715-453-4106)/Campus (715)3463988 and leave a message for the Director or Associate Dean, respectively. The evening
meal will be served at 5:00 pm on each day at Treehaven. Treehaven room assignments will
be made at the time you arrive. The session orientation will start at 6:00 p.m. of the day you
arrive at Treehaven for both sessions. Session orientation on Campus will begin at 1:00 pm,
Sunday, July 10th in an assigned room - TBD.
Classes are from 8:00 a.m. Monday through 5:00 p.m. Friday (including Memorial Day).
Normal activities for a day of instruction includes a brief description of the exercise at 8:00
a.m. plus field work and summation for the rest of the day. Most compilations of reports on
the day's activities are accomplished in the late afternoon plus evening hours. Some students
find that they are still busy after 11:00 p.m., especially if they have not budgeted their time
wisely. Several evening general information and examination review sessions will be
scheduled. From time to time visiting professionals from various fields of natural resources
may be scheduled for an evening lecture.
3. Objectives of the Summer Field Experience:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Teach basic field techniques in each of the major disciplines.
Give students the opportunity to demonstrate field ability.
Create awareness of total integrated resource management situation.
Give students the opportunity to spend a block of time on concentrated natural
resources studies.
E. Become familiar with northern flora and fauna.
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F. Meet and work with personnel associated with the respective professional natural
resources fields.
G. Allow students to evaluate field experience in different disciplines for selection of a
professional major.
4.
Housing Facilities:
Treehaven: Student housing at Treehaven consists of two residential units with sleeping
quarters and bathroom facilities for 4 persons/room.
Treehaven has one room available for married students attending the same session.
Campus: On campus housing is available in the Suites for an estimated $135 a week. No
consistent meal service is available on campus during the session.
Treehaven: Each student will be provided with a bed, mattress with cover and an area to
store your clothes. You will need your own bed linens, pillow, pillowcase, towels, and face
cloths. In the past, students have brought sleeping bags; however, this is only satisfactory if
you leave the mattress cover on the mattress. Sleeping quarters at Treehaven will either have
a twin or full size mattress.
Campus Suites: Each suite has a Twin XL mattress/bed dresser and desk for each student,
minimal furnishings, and a full kitchen (without utensils/pots/pans…)
Pets are not allowed.
All Treehaven session students are expected to live and eat at Treehaven unless waived by
the Associate Dean, Dr. Tim Ginnett, 100 TNR.
5.
Treehaven Meals:
The meals for the entire session, which may include programs other than our academic
program, will be prepared by the Treehaven service staff. They are responsible for the
entire meal program. When you are scheduled to be in the field, you will need to make your
sandwich at the sandwich bar during breakfast. The food service will serve meat and
meatless options and students will sign up for their choices daily when picking up your tray
and silverware at each meal. Please indicate on your registration form of any food allergies
and/or any other dietary requirements.
It is highly recommended that you plan to spend most weekends at Treehaven/campus to
review for the plant exam. Meals will be served on-site at Treehaven over the weekends.
5. Recreation:
Though you will be provided with ample opportunity for academic endeavor there will also
be time for recreational activities. Canoes, kayaks and rowboats are available at Treehaven
free for recreation and fishing on surrounding lakes at Treehaven. Campus has recreational
activities/services as well through traditional campus mechanisms.
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Equipment:
The following list of essential and recommended supplies is offered for your information.
You will be in northern Wisconsin if at Treehaven location where the nights and days can
be cool and wet. Instruction continues rain or shine during all three sessions. Bring
ample clothing for all weather possibilities. There are coin operated laundry facilities at
Treehaven, Rhinelander or Tomahawk.
An equipment package is required for your summer session, including all items listed
below. The package cost is included in the student fees at the substantially discounted
price (see below) of about $50. Individual items will not be offered separately.
The following equipment package will be required of every participant:
2016 Session 1, 2, or 3 Equipment Pack Estimated Cost
Item
Masking Tape
Ruler
Rite-n-Rain
Protractor
Hand Lens
Compass
Hardhat
Clipboard
Safety Goggles
Engineers Ruler
Packaging
Sales Tax
Cost
.77
1.33
3.61
.88
1.47
28.00
5.28
.73
1.95
2.88
2.00
2.67
Estimated total including sales tax: 51.57
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The following items are also essential:
 2.0 GB USB flash drive
 Water bottle
 Bed linens or sleeping bag, pillow, and pillowcase, including a full size
mattress sheet for Treehaven.
 Field clothes
 Work shoes/boots (2-3 pairs if possible)
 Tennis shoes
 Pencils and fine point pens
 Insect repellent (Cutters, OFF, military surplus, etc.)
 Toiletry articles - towel, washcloth, soap deodorant, etc.
 Hat – waterproof
 Raincoat, jacket, poncho or rainsuit. Head to toe coverage is best.
 Loose-leaf notebook and paper or spiral notebooks
 Calculator
 Small pocket size notebook-required for wildlife journal
The following items are strongly recommended, but not mandatory:
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Hip boots/waders-chest style
Class notes from introductory courses
Laptop computer
Note cards for plant ID
Swimsuit
Small backpack or knapsack
Stapler
Sports equipment (softball glove, fishing, Frisbee, tennis racket,
camping…)
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Below is a list of field guides that could assist in the summer field experience area noted or
may be nice to have for major noted. None of these are required but students usually find
these resources useful, especially for identifying plants in the plant course.
Plant Course (NRES 405):
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Black, Merel R. and Judziewicz, Emmet J. 2010. "Wildflowers of Wisconsin and the
Great Lakes Region: A Comprehensive Field Guide for Amateurs and
Professionals." Second edition. University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, Wisconsin.
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Newcomb, L. 1977. "Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide." Little, Brown, and Co., Boston.
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Peterson, R.P. and Margaret McKinney. "The Field Guide of Wildflowers of
Northeastern and North Central North America." Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston.
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Tekiela, S. 2000. “Wildflowers of Wisconsin Field Guide.” Adventure Publications, Inc
Cambridge, MN.
Additional options:
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Petrides, G.A. 1972. "A Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs." Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston
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Fassett, Norman C. 1951. “Grasses of Wisconsin” University of Wisconsin Press,
Madison, WI.
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Otis, Charles. 1965. "Michigan Trees." University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor.
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Brockman, C. Frank. 1968. "A Guide to Field Identification: Trees of North America."
Golden Press, NY.
Wildlife Related:
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Dunn, J.L., and J. Alderfer. 2006. National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of
North America, Fifth Edition. National Geographic.
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Kurta, A. 1995. Mammals of the Great Lakes Region: Revised Edition. University of
Michigan Press, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Conant, R., and J.T. Collins. 1998. A Field Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians of Eastern
& Central North America. Peterson Field Guide Series, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
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Silvy, N. 2011. Techniques for Wildlife Investigation and Management. Wildlife
Society, Wsashington, DC.
Soils Related:
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Love, J.R. et al. "Introductory Soil Science Laboratory Manual." UW-Madison, Madison,
WI.
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8.
Student Employment at Treehaven/Campus
Teaching Assistants
There will be up to 16 teaching assistants (TA) hired to assist of the faculty members at
Treehaven and Campus. Most of the money available for this purpose comes from workstudy funds, but a few positions can be filled by students who cannot qualify for work-study.
The TA’s help the faculty by taking care of equipment and supplies, assisting in teaching,
especially when in the field, driving vehicles, grading tests and other duties as assigned by
the faculty and the stockroom manager/residence hall director(s). TA’s attend the summer
field experience for one session and are TA’s at the other session. The salary is
approximately $370 per week ($9.25 per hour) and room and board is included if at
Treehaven. CNR Scholarships of $250 - $1000 are also available to most 6-week TA’s.
This is an excellent experience and has helped students network with faculty, obtain future
jobs and get into graduate school.
Plant ID Teaching Assistant
CNR is looking for two individuals with a strong interest and/or career aspirations related
to plant identification. These positions will assist with the coordination and teaching of
NRES 405 – Plant Identification.
The first position will be at Treehaven and will be the plant TA for both 6-week sessions.
The person in this position will not be able to attend a 6-week session and perform job
duties simultaneously. Pay rate is $370 a week and room and board at Treehaven is
included.
The second position will be the Plant TA for the 6-week program on Campus. This
person can attend Session 1 at Treehaven and occupy this position for the second half of
summer. Pay rate is $370 a week.
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Application forms for TA’s and Plant ID TA’s are available in 180 TNR and on the
web at www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter. The deadline for applications is noon
on February 22, 2016. If you are applying for the TA or the Plant TA position, you should
complete the application for financial aid by Feb 22, 2016.
Residential Living Assistant
To be run through Residential Living and posted through Quest.
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9.
Faculty and Staff:
There will be 6 faculty at each session of the field experience at Treehaven and between 3
and 6 faculty/week at Campus. There will be faculty for each of the following disciplines:
forestry, soils, water, and wildlife, plus full-time student teaching assistants. A typical 6
week schedule includes 2 days of class orientation and 28 class/test days, 4-1/2 days in
each of the 6 instructional units and a test on the last day of each unit, and the plant
identification examination on the last day of the session. Session 3 will operate slightly
differently, with classes tending to run on a weekly basis
10.
Medical/Emergency Information:
To treat illness or accidents while enrolled arrangements can be made with the clinic in
Rhinelander or Tomahawk if at Treehaven. If attending the on campus session use or the
UWSP Student Health Service Center, the Aspirus Clinic in Plover or St. Michael’s
hospital in Stevens Point. Prescription cost, test/ treatments/ laboratory fees or
hospitalization are NOT covered and will have to be funded individually. Please
indicate, during sign-up, any medical information which could require treatment while at
Treehaven or Campus for things such as allergies to insect stings, reactions to drugs,
shots you must receive, or special dietary requirements.
11.
Insurance:
There is no special insurance in effect at the summer sessions. Student insurance is
available to you through the same sources as during the regular academic year. This
insurance coverage is extended to summer sessions if you purchase it through the
summer. If you are not covered by your parent’s insurance policy, it is highly
recommended that you enroll in the University Insurance Program. See the following for
more information.
http://www.uwsp.edu/stuhealth/Pages/Patient%20Information/Insurance.aspx
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Address and Location:
Your address at Treehaven will be:
Your Name
Treehaven
W2540 Pickerel Creek Road
Tomahawk, WI 54487.
Treehaven’s telephone number is 715-453-4106 for the office during the day (where
messages can be left for you from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm).
The map to the Treehaven campus can be found at on pages 11 of this packet or at:
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/treehaven/Documents/Treehavenmapanddirections.pdf
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Campus and Treehaven Policies of the UW System:
Campus and the Treehaven field station, as part of the University of Wisconsin System, are
subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Regents of the State Universities.
Because of their particular nature, the operation of the Campus/Schmeeckle Reserve and the
Treehaven is also defined by the following set of regulations.
1.
Campus/Schmeeckle Reserve and Treehaven differ with respect to visitors to each
location based on the nature of each location. Please note that there are no
overnight facilities for visiting families.
2.
Any damage to facilities or loss of equipment shall be paid by the group or person
responsible before the end of the session.
3.
Camping trailers or tents will not be allowed at the Treehaven field station or on
Campus/Schmeeckle Reserve.
4.
Students attending a Treehaven Session are expected to live at the site. Only in
special circumstances will a student be allowed to live off the site, and in such
cases the student may be asked to pay the full fees. In all cases, permission must
be obtained from Associate Dean Tim Ginnett, 100 TNR, prior to the start of the
program.
5.
Individual students and faculty shall be held accountable for all equipment
expressly checked out to them.
6.
An attempt shall be made at all times to keep the station and campus grounds
neat.
Other regulations regarding, but not limited to, student conduct, use of the
facilities, and use of the sports equipment shall be posted and explained to each
new group using the facilities.
7.
8.
There will be no parking allowed by students at Treehaven within the residential
living facility area except for checking in and checking out.
9.
No pets allowed at any of the field stations or on campus
10.
University regulations regarding alcohol are fully enforced at both Treehaven and
Campus/Schmeeckle. Possession of alcohol is allowed in one’s residential
room/living quarters if one is of legal drinking age. One common area outside
individual rooms where alcohol is allowed will be in the Bear Track lounge and
the associated fire ring and cement area outside the lounge. Alcohol is not
allowed in any other indoor or outdoor public spaces on university property or at
Treehaven. Violation of this policy can result in removal from the program in
addition to any university sanctions through the Dean of Students Office.
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http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/treehaven/Pages/default.aspx
Written Driving Directions
From North:
Take I-39/Hwy 51 to Hwy A Exit. Left off Ramp. Continue on Hwy A (east). Hwy A will intersect with
Hwy H (Stay on Hwy A, left at stop sign). Go about 2 miles and take a Right on Pickerel
Creek. Treehaven is located at the end of the road.
From South:
Take I-39/Hwy 51 to Hwy A Exit. Right Off Ramp. Continue on Hwy A (east). Hwy A will intersect
with Hwy H (Stay on Hwy A, left at stop sign). Go about 2 miles and take a Right on Pickerel
Creek. Treehaven is located at the end of the road.
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