Abiotic Disturbances: Fire and Climate

3 credits

Ecological effects of fire and climatic (wind, temperature, and snow) disturbances; fire danger rating, principles of fire management and prescribed fire use; windthrow risk modelling and management. [3-2-0] Prerequisite: One of FRST 210, NRES 210 and one of FRST 211, NRES 211.