SFR 107 - Forest Vegetation

An introduction to the identification, distribution, taxonomy, silvics and utilization of North American tree species. Emphasis on the dominant forest cover types typical of each region of the U.S. together with their associated shrub and herbaceous communities. Site affiliations and the relationships to selected vertebrate wildlife species are included. Lec 2, Lab 3.

Prerequisites: Majors in Forest Operations, Bioproducts, & Bioenergy; Forestry; Parks, Recreation and Tourism; and Ecology & Environmental Science with a concentration in Forest Ecosystem Science

Credits: 3