>From: habitat@junction.net (Habitat Farm:Dennis and Renee Lapierre)
>Subject: Ovine Silviculture course
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>>Okanagan University College in Armstrong B.C., Canada offered a training
program in Ovine Silviculture ( the use of sheep in forestry) called
"Vegetation Management" for three years.
>>It is now searching for interested individuals who would like to take the
course via distance education. Please contact me via private e-mail if you
are interested.
>>
>>The course contains training as follows:
>>
>>VEGETATION;
>>Tree species: identification and propagation techniques
>>Recognition of disease and stress in replanted trees
>>Estimated vegetation cover
>>Cut-block hazards and grazing potential
>>Wild forage plant species
>>Poisonous plants: recognition and effects
>>
>>ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS;
>>Avoiding contamination of site, water courses, etc.
>>Predator interaction: behavior, track/scat identification
>>Interaction with native animal species
>>Forest fires - reporting and first response
>>
>>ANIMALS;
>>Sheep breeds: characteristics and recognition, cross breeds and their
usefulness
>>Sheep health and nutrition - in depth
>>Production: breeding, pregnancy, lambing, body conditioning and scoring,
production calendar
>>Medication: vaccinations, drenches, foot baths
>>Disease and parasites: recognition and treatment
>>Flock interaction: psychology and management
>>Housing, corrals, restraints: construction and siting
>>Salt/mineral boxes, feeders, footbath construction
>>Herding and huntaway dogs
>>Guardian dogs
>>
>>OTHER; including first aid, survival skills, campsite, site restoration,
safety.
>>
>>Dennis Lapierre/ Falkland B.C. Canada. habitat@junction.net
>>
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