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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SFR 349 - Applied Forest Ecology and Silviculture


A survey of forest ecosystem management designed for students majoring in related fields.  Lectures apply concepts in forest ecology, biology, silviculture, harvesting, wood products utilization, and economics to the protection and management of public and private forest land.  Emerging concepts and technologies relating to forest ecosystem management and sustainability are presented relative to defining and achieving land management goals and objectives.  Laboratories reinforce practical field skills in locating, inventorying, and assessing stands and forests. Lec 3 Lab 3. Course may have field trips during class times.

Prerequisites: Junior standing in EES, FSC, PRT, or WLE

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 4