Silviculture

4 credits · Undergraduate

Silviculture examines forest ecology, stand dynamics, basic management practices and harvesting. Content includes stand dynamics, natural and artificial regeneration methods, site preparation, intermediate stand treatments, silvicultural systems, forest harvesting concepts and practices, and relationships of natural resource management to silviculture practices. Field trips are required. Prerequisite(s): FSTY 201-3, FSTY 205-3, FSTY 209-4,