FVS Instructor-Led Training

Picture of an FVS training class in progress showing students working with FVS exercises on their PCs.

The objective of the training is to introduce the concepts of vegetation growth and yield modeling, specifically the use of the Forest Vegetation Simulator and its Extensions. Training will emphasize the capabilities of FVS in simulating forest management and its impacts on forest structure, fire behavior and carbon accounting. These classes are appropriate for silviculturists, foresters, fire and fuels managers, ecologists, wildlife biologists, entomologists, pathologists, forest analysts, GIS specialists, forest planners, and any others interested in forest structure, composition and management.

We annually offer training sessions, scheduling the sessions during the months of October through April, offered throughout the United States. Courses are tuition free (except Sacramento, approximately $300). We do our best to accommodate non-Forest Service employees when space is available. Classes typically are a week long, beginning Monday at 1:00 p.m. and ending Friday at noon. Our classes typically fill-up quickly, so register early and please plan to attend the whole week.

2012-2013 FVS Training Season

We are scheduling and opening registration for the 2012-2013 FVS training season. For those who are registered for one of the training sessions this season, there are 4 to 8 hours of pre-work (see Self-Paced Training) that need to be accomplished prior to taking the course.

2012-2013 Forest Vegetation Simulator Training Schedule
Date	Location	Hosted By
October 29-November 2, 2012	Asheville, NC	Region 8 and 9
December 10-14, 2012	Sacramento, CA	Region 5
December 10-14, 2012	Missoula, MT	Region 1
January 14-18, 2013 *	Show Low, AZ	Region 3
February 4-8, 2013	Vancouver, WA	Region 6 and 10
February 11-15, 2013	Fort Collins, CO	Region 2
March 4-8, 2013	Ogden, UT	Region 4

* The session hosted by Region 3 is an advanced session and requires prior FVS training and experience.

FVS Training Registration

Please carefully complete the electronic registration form below and submit it to register for 2012-2013 FVS Training.

After submission you will be directed to a web page informing you that you have submitted your registration for FVS Training. You will receive an e-mail within the next week to let you know that a spot has been reserved for you. If there are no spots available in the course your name will be put on the waiting list or you will be signed up for your second choice. Three weeks before the course you will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm that you still plan to attend. If you do not confirm, it will be assumed that you can no longer attend and your reserved spot will be filled by someone on the waiting list.

If for some reason you need to cancel, have questions regarding this registration form or are unable to complete registration, please contact the FVS Staff (telephone: 970-295-5770, e-mail: wo_ftcol_fvs@fs.fed.us).

NOTE: Required fields are marked with a red asterisk ( * ). They are required to successfully submit the registration.

Select a Course - 1st Choice *

Select a Course - 2nd Choice *

Last Name *

First Name *

Profession

National Forest / Unit *

Agency *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Telephone Number *

Fax Number

E-mail Address *

Are you presently working with or will you soon be working with a project using FVS? If so, please give a short description.

Please list any FVS-related topics in which you are specifically interested.

Are you going through Silvicultural Certification? *

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Student Profile

The Forest Management Staff wishes to make your experience in this workshop meaningful to you and your unit. We would like to tailor this session accordingly to better understand your needs and the needs of your unit.

Please take a few moments to complete this questionnaire. Feel free to use the general comment box at the end to describe any special concerns or other considerations to pass on to the instructor.

2. Please use this space if you have any questions, concerns, or if you need any special accommodations.

SUBMIT: After completing the registration form, submit your FVS Training Registration. Reset the form to start over.

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Last modified: August 20, 2012