Now is the time to register for the 5e edition of the Lanaudière non-timber forest product identification and harvesting training course. This training program is attracting a great deal of regional and provincial interest. It is aimed at developing skills in agroforestry, and covers the various uses of this resource in a commercial context.
NTFPs are
t a world to discover : wild mushrooms, forest vegetables, berries, Nordic nuts, medicinal plants, etc.. Our aim is to develop a workforce that is competent in this field and capable of working for local companies or starting their own business projects. Internships are offered to enable participants to explore job prospects.
Information and registration
Emmanuelle Lefebvre, SADC Matwinie : T. 450 883-0717, ext. 222 | elefebvre@matawinie.qc.ca
This training course is given by the Association forestière de Lanaudière (AFL) and the Société d'aide au développement de la collectivité (SADC) Matawinie, in collaboration with the Service aux entreprises et à la communauté, of the Centre multiservice des Samares.
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A wealth to discover with local professionals
Start mid-July 2016
Come and learn how to :
- IDENTIFY the products with commercial potential that lurk in our forests.
- PICK according to good practice and using appropriate techniques.
Main themes :
Mycology, Nordic nuts, the plant world, NTFPs for forest gastronomy, artisanal processing, from the forest to the plate, medicinal plants, per maculture and forest gardens.
Module 1 D
rom mid-July to October 2016
Module 2 From October to December 2016
Module 3 January to March 2017
Module 4 March to June 2017
* Training courses are offered the fine from week, usually on Sundays.
Cost : 175 $/per module Training location Joliette, as well as several field trips!
Duration : 294 hours for all modules.
Registration and information
Emmanuelle Lefebvre, SADC Matawinie
450 883-0717, ext. 222 |elefebvre@matawinie.qc.ca