Forest Ecosystem Modelling

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to a range of quantitative models that form the basis of modern forest management and conservation. This course includes an overview of models to evaluate forest dynamics from the scale of individual trees up to forested landscapes; models used to assess and manage forests and their ecosystem services; and models for strategic forest planning. Prerequisite(s): FSTY 305-4 or BIOL 325-3, or permission of the instructor