The owners of forest land who are new to the process of making decisions in the woods want to ensure they do no harm. The next two forestry Internet seminars focus on two common considerations of these owners. On April 16th, owners will learn how to select the trees to cut versus the trees to leave when they are producing
firewood or otherwise improving the growth potential of their woods. On May 21st, owners will learn about the identification and basic ecology of common conifers in the Northeastern US. Internet seminars are offered the third Wednesday of each month at noon and again at 7:00 PM for approximately one hour. Both topics will be presented by Dr. Peter Smallidge, NYS Extension Forester.

The ForestConnect Internet Seminar Series is an interactive web conference and was the first of its kind in the US. Each seminar uses the Internet to distribute, or webcast, a live and interactive presentation. Since May 2007, web-based seminars have connected forest owners, managers, and practitioners from throughout the United States and overseas. More than 720 owners and managers from 40 states and three countries are registered and receiving announcements for the monthly webcasts.

Seminars occur on the third Wednesday of each month. Each webcast is provided live, twice. The initial broadcast each month is from noon to 1:00 PM with a repeat live broadcast the same day from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, Eastern Time. Participation is as easy as a high-speed internet connection via a web browser. Participants will connect to a secure Cornell Cooperative Extension server to join the presentation. Participants must pre-register once, without charge, at www.ForestConnect.info. Email notification of internet URL details will be sent to everyone registered.