FSC 300 - Forest Products Protection

Covers factors affecting wood quality in living trees and of wood in service. Includes tree response to injury and infection, and how wood is attacked by fungi and other agents. Fundamentals of how wood may be protected from decay, etc. to prolong useful life are discussed. Basic factors affecting timber quality are examined. Taught at a general level, topics include importance of decay of woody material to carbon cycling, and management recommendations to improve timber quality. Addresses environmental concerns associated with the use of wood preservatives. Rec 3, Lab 2.

Credits: 4