Learning Units
Unit 1: Introduction
Introductory Videos
Unit 2: Site Assessment and Non-Timber Forest Crop Selection
Introduction
Base Map
Map-based Strategry
Creating Your Map
Map Examples
Site Assessment Part I (Climate)
Worksheet and Map
Climate I
Climate II
Climate III
Site Assessment Part II (Soils)
Introduction to Soil Assesment
Soil Type (Classification)
Soil Fertility
Other Soil Properties
Site Assessment Part III (Vegetation)
Introduction
Sampling
Plant Inventory Resources
Selecting Crops
Design
Unit 3: Medicinal Crops
Introduction
Videos
Readings
Unit 4: Mushrooms
Introduction
Choosing a Fungal Species
Mushroom Production Basics
Video on Mushroom Production
Suppliers
Unit 5: Maple Sugar
Introduction
Maple Syrup Operations
Overview
Documents
Videos
Web Resources
Unit 6: Fruits and Nuts
Introduction
Site Selection Matrix
Videos on Berry Crops
Videos on Hickory Crops
Plant Profiles
Marketing
Unit 7: Marketing Specialty Forest Crops
Introduction
Setting Goals and Personal Considerations
Assessing Markets and Consumer Behavior
Types of Markets
Market Chains
Markets for Different Products
Customer Analysis
Product Development and Economic Consideration
Brainstorming
Setup Costs
Choosing Options
Pricing
Launching you Product
Regulations
Packaging
Labeling
Marketing Ideas
Tools
Crop Matrix
Crop Filter
About HWWFF
Home Page
Users Guide
Meet the Instructors
Appalachian Mixed Hardwoods
Chris Evans, The University of Georgia
www.forestryimages.org
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