Excellence in Family Forests Education Programs are jointly recognized each year by the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs (NAUFRP) and the National Woodland Owners Association (NWOA). Awards for excellence are presented for both an Individual Project and a Comprehensive Program that exhibits excellence in education programming benefitting family forest owners across the U.S. Projects and Programs nominated address critical family forest ownership is-sues using a wide range of educational approaches and programs.
The Comprehensive Program Award: Idaho Forest Stewardship Pro-gram developed and hosted by University of Idaho Extension Forestry The 2024 series of comprehensive educational seminars, workshops and field experiences span the entire state of Idaho. Timely and diverse topics were created in collaboration with University of Idaho Extension, local county Extensionists, and augmented through partnerships with the USDA Forest Service, Washington State University, and Idaho Tree Farm Program.
The Individual Program Award: “Forest Management for the Private Woodland Own-er Course” developed and hosted by Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension The Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner course provides forest land-owners eight learning sessions designed to introduce them to the biology and management of forests, and the resources and professional assistance they can access to help them form their property management goals and pursue their objectives. Field experiences are integrated into the course to provide in-person, hands-on connections with the biology and management of Indiana forests. Connections made during the course and field tours introduce landowners to the foresters and other natural resource professionals who can help them with the management of their forestland.
