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| FNR 43900 - Silviculture |
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Associated Term:
Fall 2022
Learning Outcomes: 1. Be fluent in technical silvicultural terminology. 2. Develop and critically evaluate the effectiveness of alternative site preparation, regeneration, stand tending, and harvesting methods for natural stands. 3. Describe the impacts of silvicultural practices on soil resources, forest health, timber production, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, aesthetics and other aspects in natural stands. 4. Appraise the ecological and economic costs/benefits for various silvicultural treatments. 5. Use growth-and-yield models (i.e., FVS) to help predict future stand development and evaluate silvicultural alternatives (i.e., data-driven decision making). 6. Design silvicultural prescriptions that are applicable to Central Hardwood forests. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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