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2020-2021 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SFR 414 - Introduction to Third-Party Forest Certification


An in-depth coverage of third-party forest certification systems focusing on Maine with additional exposure to national and international applications.  Topics will include how forests are certified using standards that ensure sustainability of forest management, the mechanics of forest certification and how third-party audits are conducted.  The course may include a full day field trip outside of class time.

Prerequisites: SFR 408 or SFR 446 or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 1