FORT 2016 — Principles of Silviculture
| Lecture/Lab This course will provide students with an understanding of silvicultural principles as they apply to management of forests in North America. Students will be exposed to forest management practices including regeneration and stand establishment, intermediate treatments, and single -, double -, and multi-cohort management systems. The course utilizes labs to demonstrate basic principles in density, stocking, silvical characteristics of select species, hardwood management, stand examination, and nursery and greenhouse seedling production techniques. Extensive lab work and field assignments allow students the opportunity to gain observational experience and relate principles discussed in the lecture. Prerequisities: BIOL 1131, FORT 1212