DATES
The Advanced Forestry Field Session runs
from Sunday May 18 to June 13, 2008, at
the Cloquet Forestry Center. Information
about the Session is given below. To learn
more about the Center, visit cfc.cfans.umn.edu.
For information on the faculty, see www.forestry.umn.edu.
For directions see http://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/about/maps.html.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Department of Forest Resources’
Advanced Field Session is designed for students
who wish to become directly involved in
forest land management or find positions
in specialized areas such as resource measurements,
analysis and planning, silviculture, timber
harvesting, forest protection, or policy
development. It provides unique hands-on
learning experiences for undergraduate and
graduate students that build upon previous
coursework and knowledge.
All undergraduate Forest Resources majors
within the Forest Management and Planning
specialization are required to complete
the session. Students in the Forest Conservation
and Ecosystem Management specialization
are highly encouraged but not required to
take the session. Graduate students who
are interested in pn-the-ground practices
and field skills development are also encouraged
to attend. Additionally, graduate students
focusing on how society values and makes
decisions about the use, management, and
protection of natural and environmental
resources will also benefit from attending
the session.
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WHAT
STUDENTS STUDY
The session is an intensive experience
where students learn the field techniques
and applications of remote sensing and resource
survey, silviculture, and timber harvesting
and road planning. Extensive time is spent
examining and applying basic concepts in
the field. Each course is taught independently,
yet builds upon the previous classes. The
three courses included in the session are
described below. For additional information
on the courses and faculty, see http://www.forestry.umn.edu.
FR 5611 – Field Silviculture
(2 credits), A. D'Amato, Instructor
Students learn how to collect field
data and prepare/write silvicultural prescriptions
for regeneration, thinning, and harvesting
within the context of stand, landscape,
watershed, and wildlife habitat/biodiversity
issues. They conduct field exercises in
forest entomology, pathology, tree improvement,
forest soils, and nontimber forest products.
As a part of the course, students are involved
with regeneration and restoration planning
and tree planting and marking stands for
thinning and harvest. Prerequisites for
undergraduate students: FR 3104, 3411, 3612.
FR 5615 – Field Remote Sensing
and Resource Survey (2 credits), J. Knight,
and A. Ek, Instructors
This course builds student knowledge
and skills in remote sensing and sampling
and measurement methods for inventory, mapping,
and monitoring of forest and related natural
resources. Students conduct exercises in
field data collection and image interpretation,
data synthesis and reporting, and learn
about resource survey design options. These
exercises expose students to a range of
approaches and technologies for data capture,
analysis and reporting. Problems considered
range from the stands on the Cloquet Forestry
Center to larger landscape and regional
levels and issues from describing land use,
resource condition, future condition, and
management practices, including the impact
of practices. Prerequisites for undergraduate
students: FR 3218 and 3262.
FR 5621 – Field Applications
of Timber Harvesting and Road Planning (2
credits), C. Blinn, Instructor
Students learn about the process
of planning and conducting timber harvesting
and forest road design considering the economic,
environmental, and social influences which
impact those operations. The intent is to
present and discuss those issues in the
context of implementing natural resource
management plans. Course emphasis is on
providing field-based experiences with the
various aspects of timber harvesting and
road planning. As site and stand conditions,
landowner objectives, regulations, and other
factors vary across the landscape, there
are a variety of approaches used to accomplish
timber harvesting and road planning. The
course will address many of the different
methods, presenting more detail for some
than others. The course includes field trips
to forests managed by public and private
landowners to view on-the ground practices.
Grading is based on four exercises (application
of forest management guidelines, timber
appraisal, road design, and timber sale
design) and a final exam. Prerequisites
for undergraduate students: FR 3411, 3431,
3612.
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REGISTRATION
Registration is on-line. If you
don’t fulfill course prerequisites,
you will need to get permission from the
faculty member(s) in charge of the course.
For students who are currently
enrolled in the College of Food, Agricultural
and Natural Resource Sciences,
registration for this session begins on
April 8.
For those students who are not
currently enrolled in the College of Food,
Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences,
registration for this session begins on
April 15.
Non-degree seeking students
who wish to attend the Advanced Field Session
are required to submit an Application for
Non-Degree Admission to the Student Services
Office as soon as possible. Non-Degree students
are not required to pay an application fee
and receive instructor approval. Registration
for Non-degree students starts on April
15.
Non-major students may
register for the Advanced Field Session
if they have completed the prerequisites,
but must obtain permission from staff in
the Student Services Office to register.
Graduate students may
register for the Advanced Field session
beginning on April 8. If they haven’t
completed course prerequisites, students
should discuss their enrollment in a course
with their advisor and the appropriate instructor(s)
prior to registering for the session.
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APPROXIMATE
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition (6 credits)
| |
Resident |
Nonresident |
Undergraduate
Students |
$
1834.62 |
$
4518.48 |
Graduate
Students |
$
4870.00 |
$
8419.00 |
Note:
Students are eligible for financial aid
if they register for 6 credits.
Fees
University
Fee ($50 per credit) |
$
300.00 |
Field
Studies Health Service Fee (outpatient
care, if necessary) |
$
31.86 |
University
Sponsored Hospitalization Insurance |
$
131.00* |
Information
Technology Fee |
$
55.00 |
| Lodging
and Meals at Cloquet Forestry Center,
equipment, supplies
FR 5611
FR 5615
FR 5621 |
$
65.00
$ 70.00
$ 65.00 |
| Transportation
fees:
FR 5611
FR
5621 |
$ 65.00
$ 75.00 |
*Students must purchase the Student Health
Benefit Plan (hospitalization insurance)
unless they already have their own hospitalization
coverage. Proof of coverage when registering
will exempt you from additional insurance
charges. Students currently enrolled in
the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural
Resource Sciences during Spring Semester,
and who will be returning in the Fall, are
also exempt from purchasing additional insurance.
If you are not already insured or will not
be returning to the College of Food, Agricultural
and Natural Resource Sciences this Fall,
you will automatically be enrolled in the
University-sponsored plan.
A billing statement for tuition and fees
will be sent to your student account when
you register for the session. These charges
must be paid in full by the due date indicated
on your billing statement. A late fee will
be assessed if payment is not received by
that time.
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STUDENT
HEALTH
The Advanced Field Session involves
sustained physical activity, often on uneven
terrain and in a variety of weather conditions.
A medical examination prior to the session
is advised. Students who are required to
complete the field session, but will not
be able to do so due to medical reasons,
should contact Dr. Alan Ek (612/624-3400)
within the Department of Forest Resources.
Students should inform the instructor of
any physical problems that might restrict
their ability to perform a particular assignment.
Immunization clearance is not required
for the session; however, students attending
the session should have had a tetanus booster
vaccination within the last five years.
While at Cloquet, students who have registered
for 3 or more semester credits and who have
paid their Student Service Fee are regular
members of the University Health Service
with medical services provided through Raiter
Clinic (218/879-1271), 417 Skyline Blvd.,
Cloquet. Coverage is similar to that available
on the Twin Cities Campus. Except in the
case of emergencies, a student requiring
medical attention must obtain a form at
the Cloquet Forestry Center office before
going to Raiter Clinic. All injuries or
sickness must be reported immediately to
Ron Severs (Interim Coordinator) or Stephanie
Oberg (Program Associate) at the Cloquet
Forestry Center and the course Instructor.
Raiter Clinic's hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. Monday-Friday by appointment. After
hours medical services are available at
the Community Memorial Hospital emergency
room (218/879-4641), 512 Skyline Blvd.,
Cloquet.
All medical bills must be submitted to
the student's hospitalization insurance
carrier first. After their insurance carrier
determines the amount they will pay, the
student should send the emergency
medical service bill and the insurance company's
explanation of benefits worksheet (which
indicates how much the insurance company
paid) to: Boynton Health Service, 410 Church
St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, Attention:
Patient Accounting Supervisor. Boynton will
pay for the services not covered by the
student's hospitalization insurance (excluding
take home drugs and supplies) up to a maximum
of $100.
Northern Minnesota is an area where you
will want to be concerned about Lyme disease.
Keeping ticks off you is critical. Most
Lyme infections
come from nymph ticks, the size of a poppy
seed, and are easily missed during a body
search. In addition to dressing and using
repellants to limit tick access to your
body, get out of your field clothes as soon
as practical when you get back. Undress
and put the field clothes in the laundry
so you do not spread ticks around your cabin
(in a closed bag if washing is not immediately
possible). Then shower right away, scrubbing
vigorously. This removes those ticks that
got to your skin before they can become
attached. Then do a body search to locate
any possible remaining ticks. Additional
references are:
The
Cloquet Forestry Center does not stock any
medications. If you are susceptible to allergic
reactions to pollen, insect bites, or stings,
etc. bring your own medication to the session.
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HOUSING
Students must live on the
Center because it greatly simplifies schedules
and group assignments and provides a better
learning experience. The Center will apply
the housing regulations defined within the
University's Community Standards (http://www.housing.umn.edu/pdfs/0708book/Regulations.pdf).
By staying in Center housing, you are agreeing
to abide by those policies. Housing is available
on the Center in Cabin 46 in two person
hotel style rooms. Shared occupancy is normally
required. Some rooms are designated for
men and others for women. Students are housed
on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camping
facilities are not available. Cabin
456 is wireless, as is the Administration
Building.
Pillows and mattresses are provided. However,
pillow cases, bed linen, towels, and blankets
must be furnished by students. The occupants
of each room are expected to keep their
room clean (cleaning supplies will be available).
The quarters are clean when students arrive
and must be clean when they leave. Students
are responsible for room clean up prior
to their departure.
Please respect the buildings. Do not deface
any walls by carving or writing. Do not
put nails or tacks in the walls. Abnormal
breakage or damage to dormitories or dorm
rooms will be assessed against the individuals
involved. Do not wear hobnail or calk boots
in buildings. Do not move any beds or furniture
from one area to another. Smoking is prohibited
in all buildings.
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MEALS
Students are responsible for providing
their own meals. Complete cooking facilities
(e.g., two full-size refrigerators, a range
with an oven, microwave, coffeemaker, dishes,
pots and pans, silverware) are available
in Cabin 46. You may bring a mini-refrigerator
for your room.
Students who do not wish to cook for themselves
may contact Jim Vnuk from Jim N Jo's Katering
(Days: 218-726-6490, Nights: 218-879-1625,
Cell: 218-269-6780, JJVNUK@aol.com,
http://www.jimnjos.bizland.com/)
to arrange meals. Possible meal options
through Jim N Jo's Katering, with individual
per student pricing, is available for $155.00.
Twenty dinners (May 19-24, 27-31; June 2-7,
9, 10, and 12) would be available. (Note:
The Society of American Foresters will host
a dinner on June 11 for all students. As
they will be paying the full cost of that
meal, it is not included in any of the plan.)
There is no refund for meals missed.
All students who decide to purchase this
dinner option must make arrangements directly
with the caterer. Students need to identify
one individual who will serve as the liaison
with the caterer. The caterer must be notified
of who will be using their service no later
than one week before the session starts
(no later than May 9). Full payment is required
by May 19. Payment can be made with cash,
check, MasterCard, Visa, or a Discover card.
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LOCATION
The Advanced Field Session is held
at the University of Minnesota Cloquet Forestry
Center in northern Minnesota. Information
about the center can be found at cfc.cfans.umn.edu.
For directions see http://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/about/maps.html
or the map below.
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ARRIVAL
AND DEPARTURE
The Session will begin at the Center on
Sunday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the Administration
Building with class and lodging check-in,
equipment sign-out, briefing, and an introductory
tour of the forest. This tour is considered
a part of the first course, FR 5615. A welcoming
BBQ for students and faculty is provided
by the Department of Forest Resources immediately
following the forest tour. Meet in the classroom
of the Administration Building (Bldg. #44).
Park your car in the large parking area
next to Cabin 46. In any case, do not
report before noon on Sunday, May 18.
The Session will end during the afternoon
of June 13. In fairness to all students
attending the session, requests for early
releases to accommodate personal plans will
not be approved. Please be advised that
your post-session schedule for employment
or other activities should take into account
the June 13 ending date for this session.
Dorm rooms will be inspected at the end
of the session to make sure they are clean.
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DAILY
AND WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Approximate class times are from 8:00 AM
to 12:00 PM and 12:45 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday
through Saturday. Some evening work will
also be scheduled. Class will not meet on
Monday, May 26. The overall schedule of
courses is noted below. Individual instructors
may make adjustments in the schedule as
necessary for their specific courses.
Course Dates
FR 5615 (Field Remote Sensing and Resource
Survey) May 18 – 24
FR 5611 (Field Silviculture) May 27 –
June 5 (May 26 is a holiday)
FR 5621 (Field Timber Harvesting and Road
Planning) June 6 – 13
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EQUIPMENT
Bring your course notes for all prerequisite
classes. The following are required supplies
that must be provided by students. The supplies
are not available at the Cloquet Forestry
Center. Purchase them before you leave the
Twin Cities. Some items are available at
the Books Underground Bookstore on the St.
Paul Campus. For the most part, the expensive
items will also be used in other courses
and/or in your professional career.
- Forester's compass
- Tatum holder or clipboard to hold 8
1/2 x 11 inch paper
- Paper for reports and a packet of graph
paper
- Pencils, pens, colored pencils, etc.
for note taking and report writing
- Pocket calculator
- Ruler marked in inches and tenths
- Dictionary
- Flash drive
The following items are required for FR
5615 (Field Remote Sensing and Resource
Survey)
- Hand lens
- Engineer or architect's scale
- Protractor
Personal needs
- Pillow cases, bed linen, towels and
blankets must be furnished by students;
pillows and mattresses are provided.
- Field clothes adequate for protection
against cold and rain. A waterproof hat,
jacket, pants, and waterproof boots are
an absolute necessity because field work
is carried out regardless of the weather.
- Footwear appropriate for walking on
uneven ground, through dense brush, and
when the soil and vegetation are wet and
soggy.
- Any other clothing deemed necessary
for a 4-week field course.
- Toiletries.
- Insect repellant.
- Sun protection.
- Any medications including kits for
insect stings, bee stings, etc.
Each student will be issued equipment when
they check-in for use in one or more courses.
Each student is responsible for the care
of the equipment they are issued. Tapes,
increment borers, and other tools or equipment
needing protection from rust should be kept
oiled. Losses or unwarranted damage will
be paid for by the responsible student or
crew. Hard hats will be issued, but if you
have your own, bring it with you. Hard
hats must be worn in the field. Specific
items that will be checked out to students
at check-in and collected before checkout
are:
Equipment issued to all students
100 ft. tape
Diameter tape
Suunto clinometer
Biltmore stick with angle gauge (hinge attachment)
Prism
Pocket stereoscope
Equipment that may be issued for short
periods
Speigel Relaskop
Increment borer
Laser rangefinder
GPS receiver
PDA
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COURSE-RELATED
TRANSPORTATION
In an effort to keep down student
costs, a van will only be rented when significant
travel away from the Cloquet Forestry Center
is anticipated. At other times, students
are expected to provide their own transportation
for more local classroom activities. Students
must sign and return a Release of Liability
form before they will be allowed to participate
in any classroom activities requiring transportation.
MISCELLANEOUS
Emergency Contact Information –
Students must complete and return the Emergency
Contact Information form to Charlie Blinn
by May 9.
Telephones –
Individual dorm rooms do not have phones.
The Cloquet Forestry Center office number
is 218-726-6400. In addition, several courtesy
telephones are located throughout the Center.
One is located in the hallway across from
the classroom of the Administration Building
(218-726-6488). A second phone is located
in the porch outside of the dining hall
(218-726-6489). A phone is also located
in the kitchens units of cabin #45 (218-726-6492)
and cabin #46 (218-726-6493).
Computer availability – A
24-station computer lab is available to
students for class assignments, e-mail,
and internet access via a T1 line. Because
the hard drives are write-protected, bring
3 ½ inch floppy disk, a zip disk,
or flash drive (USB-1 connection
only) to save personal files (e.g.,
reports, assignments).
Mail – Mail can be sent to
the Forestry Center using the following
address. Mail arrives between 9:30 and 11:00
AM daily.
Cloquet Forestry Center
175 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720-9594
Outgoing mail can be placed in a box on
the table located outside the office on
the upper level of the Administration Building
(#44). It must be placed in the box by 4:00
p.m. each day.
Laundry – A washer and dryer
are available at the Center. Additionally,
two laundromats are located in the City
of Cloquet.
Alcoholic Beverages – As per
University housing regulations (http://www.housing.umn.edu/pdfs/0708book/Regulations.pdf):
A. The possession/consumption
of alcohol is prohibited for all residents
who are under the age of 21. The possession
or use of alcohol is permitted ONLY by
residents who are 21 years of age or older.
(NOTE: This regulation [Item A] only applies
to Centennial Hall, Comstock Hall, Wilkins
Hall, and University Village on the Twin
Cities Campus. However, it is also being
applied at the Cloquet Forestry Center.)
B. Possessing, consuming, or being
in the presence of alcohol under the age
of 21 is strictly prohibited.
C. Possession, providing or serving
of large quantities or “Common Source”
quantities of alcohol (kegs, party balls,
beer bongs, punch bowls, boxes of wine,
etc.), or creating or participating in
drinking games is not permitted in the
residence halls or apartment complexes.
D. Possessing, providing, or consuming
alcohol in common areas of a residence
hall or apartment facility is not permitted.
E. Purchasing, providing, or serving
alcohol to or for an underage person is
prohibited.
F. Being intoxicated to the point
where state law remands you into custody
is strictly prohibited.
G. Being under the influence of
alcohol under the age of 21, as demonstrated
through one’s actions, behaviors
or the results of a blood alcohol content
(BAC) reading is strictly prohibited.
H. Residents or guests of legal
drinking age may not possess, consume
or provide alcoholic beverages if any
resident of that room/apartment is not
of legal drinking age or if any person
under the age of 21 is present in the
room.
I. Possession of empty alcohol containers
is prohibited.
Room check for supplies —
A member of the Center staff will enter
student rooms weekly sometime between 10AM
- noon on Mondays to check for supply needs,
damage, etc.
Storage of miscellaneous items —
Do not store items in your room which can
block the way in an emergency situation,
destroy the interior of a building, or which
can cause fire. Specific items which have
been a concern in the past include bicycles,
car batteries, motorcycles, and canoe paddles.
Please store these items outside. Bring
a lock to secure them, if necessary.
Pets – Pets are not permitted—do
not bring them! This policy is rigidly enforced.
Firearms – As per University
housing regulations (http://www.housing.umn.edu/pdfs/0708book/Regulations.pdf),
you may not possess guns, ammunition, or
any other weapons (including, but not limited
to knives, darts, BB/pellet guns, paintball
guns, and swords or any blade longer than
4 inches) anywhere on University Housing
premises. Because of their potential to
cause damage, paint guns are also prohibited.
Photos – Course instructors
may take photos of the class at various
times for a number of reasons in support
of the Department of Forest Resources’
educational, promotional and publicity efforts.
Students are requested to sign and return
a Photo Release Form to allow the photographs
to be used in a publication, print ad, direct
mail piece, electronic media (e.g., video,
CD-ROM, Internet/WWW), or other form of
promotion.
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