UMass Extension is accepting applications for the keystone program, an intensive three-day seminar on forest ecology and management, wildlife management, land protection and community outreach being held at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, April 15 to 18.

Designed to train landowners and community leaders in forest conservation, the program’s goal is to prepare each participant to serve as a source of information for local landowners, communities and organizations.

For this competitive program, applicants should either own forestland, be involved in the care and stewardship of a property, or be an involved community leader. Applications are available online at masskeystone.net. The deadline is March 1.

Participants agree to implement a forest conservation project of their choosing in their own community. Past activities have included hosting workshops, helping local landowners with decisions about their land, writing articles, producing educational videos, serving on town boards and becoming active in local conservation organizations.

For details, call Paul Catanzaro at 413-545-4839 or email cat@umext.umass.edu.