SILVICULTURE I - FOR 324

Introduction - Fall 1999

OFFICE HOURS:

To be announced

REQUIRED LAB TRIPS:

8 to 9 in-class trips to forest and/or nursery

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Before taking Silviculture I the student is expected to develop a foundation in the more fundamental natural and social sciences. In addition, the student is expected to have a working knowledge and understanding of the terminology of silviculture gained from FOR 270 (Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Management) or similar course work. In Silviculture I the student is expected to analyze factors bearing on natural and artificial regeneration of forest land and to devise prescriptions appropriate to management objectives.

The student will:

1) Understand concepts, applications, and treatments to achieve successful regeneration of forest land.

2) Understand the principles and techniques involved in cone/seed crop forecasting, rating, collection, processing, storage and utilization for natural and/or artificial regeneration purposes.

3) Understand the genetic consequences of natural and artificial regeneration.

4) Understand the considerations for achieving artificial regeneration including species selection, seed transfer guidelines, stock type selection, seedling quality, matching species and stock type to microsite, planting season implications, stock handling, and planting practices.

5) Be able to write, present, and defend a regeneration prescription.

Grading:

Grades will be assigned using an approximate curve and breaks in the distribution.