BI 210 - Forest Ecology

3 Credits

Course Description: This course is an introduction to forest ecology and ecological forest management. The impacts of industry and other land-use on forests are investigated at a landscape scale. Topics include dendrology, ecological disturbance, forest biodiversity, forest management techniques, approaches to forest restoration, and reclamation criteria for forested areas. Field trips and labs are used to develop field skills in tree and shrub identification, timber cruising, forest harvesting, stand assessment, and ecosystem classification.

Prerequisites: BI 110, BO 120
Corequisites: None

Lecture Hours: 42
Lab Hours: 28