Forests in the Public Interest Seminar

1.5 credits · Nicholas School of Environment

Discussion and analysis of current forestry issues of concern to the public—United States and abroad. Students propose discussion topics by identifying forest-related news stories reported in leading print or online sources during the current calendar year. Topics discussed in two parts. Students assess through class discussion the information reported in the news stories and generate questions for additional analysis. Teams then investigate the questions and make an oral presentation of their findings at the next class session; they also provide a list of sources they consulted. Particular themes highlighted in different years. May be taken up to three times for credit. Required for MF degree.