Identifying forest health gaps: A needs assessment of tree and forest health extension education

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Gusto, Cody (author), Silvert, Cody (author), Diaz, John (author), Carton de Grammont, Paloma (author), Coyle, David (author), and University of Florida
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2020-02
    URL:
    https://joe.org/joe/2020february/rb3.php
    Published:
    United States: Extension Journal, Inc.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: D11360
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    58(1)
    Subject Term:
    extension education, forestry, information gathering, information needs, natural resource management, natural resources, needs, needs assessment, access, forest management, and forest health
    Notes:
    14 pages, via online journal, 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.

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