Maryland Woodland Stewards
2014 Forest Stewardship Volunteer Application
Apply online at bit.ly/MDWS2014
The Maryland Woodland Stewards Program is looking for a diverse group of Maryland residents that embrace a forest
stewardship ethic, want to learn more about sound forest management, and are willing to share what they learn with
private forest landowners. A limited number of participants will be accepted into the program. If you are interested
please complete the following application.
If you do not wish to participate this year, but may be interested next year, please indicate so by checking the box
below and completing the contact information section before returning the form to our office. Or you can indicate so in
an e-mail to jkays@umd.edu.
___ I do not wish to participate this year, contact me next year. (Please fill in name and address below).
___I do not wish to participate in the future. Please remove me from the Maryland Woodland Stewards application list.
Name:
Have you applied previously? __Yes __No
First name or nickname you prefer:
Street or P.O. Box:
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Briefly, why do you think you would be a good candidate for the Maryland Woodland Stewards Program Training?
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1. Are you willing and able to give 40 hours of service in the coming year to help promote Forest
Stewardship in Maryland? Yes ______
No ______
2. Please enter the number of wooded acres that applies to you for each option.
Owned in Maryland
________ acres
Managed (but not owned) in Maryland
________ acres (owned by ___________________________________)
Owned/managed outside of Maryland
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Total
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3. Do you live on the property? Yes _____
No _____ How many miles away is it? ___ In what county? _______________
4. How long have you lived in Maryland? _________ Years
5. How long have you lived in your current community?
_________ Years
6. Is any of the wooded property you own or manage under a written Forest Stewardship Plan?
Yes _______
No ________
a. Have you implemented the plan?
Yes _______
No ________
7. Is any of the wooded property you own or manage part of the MD Forest Stewardship program?
Yes _______
No ________
8. Is any of the wooded property you own or manage part of the American Tree Farm System?
Yes _______
No ________
9. What are your primary management objectives for the woodlands? Please list in order of importance.
Examples would be wildlife habitat improvement; income production from timber; recreational enjoyment, other?
1. ____________________________________
3.____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
10. Please list any forest and wildlife management activities you have carried out on your wooded property in the past
three years? Examples would be timber stand improvement, tree planting, woods road construction and maintenance,
releasing crop trees, wildlife plantings, etc.
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11. What area(s) of forestry, wildlife, or natural resources especially interest you?
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12. Have you consulted with any of the following professionals in last three years about forest or wildlife stewardship?
(circle the appropriate letters)
a. State/County Forester (Maryland Forest Service)
b. Agricultural Extension Agent (University of Maryland Extension)
c. Natural Resources Extension Agent (University of Maryland Extension)
d. Wildlife Biologist (DNR Wildlife)
e. Private Consulting Forester
f. Industrial/Mill Forester
g. Soil Conservation District (SCD)
h. Farm Services Agency (FSA)
i. Others (please list) ________________________________________________________________
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13. Please list your current or past community and organizational involvement. (Include, for example, association
memberships or offices, community boards or committees, other volunteer activities, etc.)
Organization/Activity
Role
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14. What formal or informal natural resource training have you had? (Credit and non-credit courses, workshops, or extension
programs.)
15. How much knowledge do you have in each of the following topics? (1 = None, 5 = Expert)
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Wildlife species and habitat
16. How often do you participate in each of the following activities? (1 = Never, 4 = Often)
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Firewood cutting
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Forest inventory
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17. What types of volunteer activities are you most interested in? (1 =Not interested; 5 = Very interested)
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Speaking to or teaching small groups (15 or less)
Speaking to or teaching large groups (more than 15)
Speaking or teaching one on one
Speaking to or teaching youth
Speaking to or teaching adults
Leading groups in the field
Coordinating workshops
Staffing educational displays at fairs, events, etc.
Answering telephone questions
Photographing forest activities
Writing articles for newsletters and newspapers
Writing special interest leaflets
Developing displays
Serving on a board or committee
Contacting legislators or local officials about relevant topics
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18. How much access do you feel you have to the following groups? (1 = No access, 5 = A lot of access)
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Local media outlets (e.g., newspapers, radio stations, TV stations, etc.)
Local community groups
19. What is the major form of recreation you enjoy on your woodlot?
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20. Do you restrict access to your property in any way? ____Yes _____No
If yes, why?__________________________________________________________________
23. Anything else you would like to share?
REQUIRED BY UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND POLICY
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor of which a sentence of more than one year may have
been imposed? Yes ______
No _______
If yes, please give nature of offense and disposition _____________________________________
Please list two references (suggestions: neighbor, state forester, Extension educator, Maryland Woodland Steward, etc.)
Name _____________________________
Name _________________________________
Address_______________________________
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City __________________St____ Zip _______
City __________________St____ Zip _______
Phone (_____)__________________________
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E-mail:_________________________________
E-mail:_________________________________
I authorize University of Maryland Extension to contact the listed references.
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Signature
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PRIVACY STATEMENT: The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension is gathering this information to assist in the design of a training program to meet the
needs of the applicant. It is needed in order to be considered for participation in the Maryland Woodland Stewards Program training. If you are selected to
participate in the program, the information you provide may be shared among offices within the University of Maryland and the University System of Maryland and
outside entities as necessary or appropriate in the conduct of legitimate University business and consistent with applicable law. Because the University is a State
educational institution, such information may also be subject to disclosure under the Maryland Access to Public Records Act. Individuals may inspect and/or correct
their personal information as provided by the “Public Records Act” and/or other applicable law or University policy.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please return as soon as complete to:
Jonathan Kays
University of Maryland Extension - WMREC
18330 Keedysville Rd.
Keedysville, MD 21756
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