Forest Health and Protection

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course focuses on the effect of fire, insect, disease, and abiotic disturbances on the sustainable management of commercial forests in Canada. The course covers historic practices, current activities, and future trends in protecting commercial forests and ensuring the integrity of forest ecosystems. Students focus on the impact of forest health activities on the general ecological components of forest systems and the relationship between forest successions. Students examine the evolution of Canadian forestry protection policy and industry regulation. Cross-listed: BIOL-4474(3) Restrictions: Students cannot hold credit for this course and BIOL-4474. Requisite Courses: BIOL-2403 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].