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REN R 322

Forest Ecosystems

3 units

Fall 2020

Topics

  • Forest structure – preparatory work (asynchronous)
  • Forest structure – introduction
  • Forest structure – results
  • Forest structure – discussion
  • Ecosite classification
  • Dendrochronology
  • Carbon budget model
  • Virtual meeting, from 11-11:50 (MT) for: Group 1 on Mon., Group 2 on Wed., Group 3 on Friday

Readings

  • Barnes, B.V., D.R. Zak, S.R. Denton, S.H. Spurr. 1998. Forest Ecology. John Wiley & Sons
    recommended
  • Kimmins, J.P. 2004. Forest Ecology: A foundation for sustainable management. (3rd Edition) Macmillan, New York
    recommended
  • Perry, D.A., R. Oren, S.C. Hart. 2008. Forest Ecosystems. Johns Hopkins University Press. Course goals: Through the course
    recommended
Fall 2017

Topics

  • No lab
  • Forest structure: data entry. CAB 341 (Tues, Wed.) / GSB 217 (Fri.)
  • Forest structure: analysis. CAB 341 (Tues, Wed.) / GSB 217 (Fri.)
  • Ecosite classification. GSB 553 (T) or GSB 849 (W, F)
  • Dendrochronology. CAB 341 (Tues, Wed.) / GSB 217 (Fri.)
  • Dendrochronology. NRE 2117 (Tues.) / CAB 341 (Wed.)/ GSB 217 (Fri.)
  • Carbon budget model. CAB 341 (Tues, Wed.) / GSB 217 (Fri.)
  • Carbon project presentations; GSB 553 (T) or GSB 849 (W, F)

Readings

  • Barnes, B.V., D.R. Zak, S.R. Denton, S.H. Spurr. 1998. Forest Ecology. John Wiley & Sons
    recommended
  • Kimmins, J.P. 2004. Forest Ecology: A foundation for sustainable management. (3rd Edition) Macmillan, New York
    recommended
  • Perry, D.A., R. Oren, S.C. Hart. 2008. Forest Ecosystems. Johns Hopkins University Press
    recommended
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