Forest Ecosystems Field Course

2 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Field Study) This is an intensive three-week field course designed to give students a comprehensive overview of forest ecology field skills. Topics include field and laboratory exercises in boreal and urban forestry; tree and plant identification; classification of forest types; forest management and environmental impact; soil classification; forest succession; dendrochronology; forest measurement; forest protection and silviculture. Note: This course is intended for students enrolled in the Forest Ecology and Forest Policy and Management Program in Environmental Studies and Sciences. Students not in this program but wishing to take this course need the permission of the instructor. Cross-listed: ENV-4451(2) Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ENV-4451 Requisite Courses: BIOL-2153 and BIOL-2403 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].