Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative: An Experiment in Collaborative Continuing Education
Authors: Coffin B.A.1; Yount L.2; Laursen S.D.3
Source: Journal of Forestry, Volume 99, Number 9, 1 September 2001 , pp. 26-30(5)
Abstract:
The Minnesota Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative was formed to provide a forum for technology transfer between scientists and practitioners and to enhance interdisciplinary interaction. This cooperative model is an ongoing experiment that recognizes the importance of continuing education that brings resource professionals together from a variety of resource disciplines and employer groups. The inherent strengths and efficiencies of the cooperative structure must be supported by careful attention to ongoing challenges, including funding.Keywords: research; technology transfer; environmental management; forest; forest management; forest resources; forestry; forestry research; forestry science; natural resources; natural resource management
Document Type: Miscellaneous
Affiliations: 1: Coordinator Center for Continuing Education, University of Minnesota, 2003 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN, 55108-6146, bcoffin@cnr.umn.edu 2: Project Leader Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative, University of Minnesota, 2003 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN, 55108-6146 3: Associate Dean College of Natural Resources, University of Minnesota, 2003 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN, 55108-6146
