NRT 2248 — Forest Products
| Lab Examine the forest products industry from social, political, historical, economic, and forest management perspectives. The basic principles of wood technology are tied to the major product categories. This course outlines specific forest product categories, their manufacturing processes, final product, and markets/ consumers. Timber sale and forest harvesting principles are included, as the first step in the forest product cycle. The silvicultural implications of forest management for different products are strongly emphasized. At least one field trip to representative forest product mill sites will be included. Prerequisities: NRT 1212,
Prerequisites: NRT 1212