Silviculture Prescription

2 credits · Nicholas School of Environment

Professional foresters meet management objectives through stand manipulation by using appropriate methods. Silviculture prescription is an operational plan that describes the goals, the silvicultural manipulations needed to achieve these goals, and the development of the stands over the projected period. Facing diverse management objectives and stand conditions, success in this planning process depends on understanding the underlying principles of tree growth and stand dynamics, but also relies on the intuitive knowledge that aids in assessing stand conditions and future development. Class is designed to provide the practical experience needed for developing the intuitive knowledge.