Identifying Forest Health Gaps: A Needs Assessment of Tree and Forest Health Extension Education

There is growing demand for a broader conception of tree and forest health by commercial and private timberland owners, who make up a substantial proportion of Extension clientele in the southeastern United States. There has been little research to comprehensively capture and represent Extension age...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2020-02, Vol.581 (1)
Main Authors: Gusto, Cody, Silvert, Colby, Diaz, John, Carton de Grammont, Paloma, Coyle, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Information
Barriers
Business
Extension Agents
Extension Education
Forestry
Instructional Materials
Ownership
Risk Management
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Summary:There is growing demand for a broader conception of tree and forest health by commercial and private timberland owners, who make up a substantial proportion of Extension clientele in the southeastern United States. There has been little research to comprehensively capture and represent Extension agents' needs, concerns, and perceived barriers as they respond to client questions and requests regarding tree and forest health topics. Our needs assessment results highlight needs and barriers Extension agents encounter as they address tree and forest health requests from clientele. We provide recommendations for research and practical applications for improving relevant resource support in Extension.
ISSN:1077-5315
0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/JOE.58.01.16