FTY 241 - Field Practice in Forest Management

Three-week intensive field training in the skills needed for professional, integrated management of productive woodlands. Reinforces basic skills in forest mensuration; stresses the multi-dimensional nature of forest resources and introduces the disciplines of forest protection, forest roads, forest products, forest ecology, GPS and Geographic Information Systems. Field work includes an in-depth training in forest harvesting techniques and field trips on selected forestry topics.

Prerequisites & Notes
First-year student and American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR current certification.

Credits: 3