| 1999 Introduction | 1999 Syllabus | 1999 Additonal Readings |
SILVICULTURE I - FOR 324
Syllabus - Fall 1999
REQUIRED READING:
Smith, D.M.; B.C. Larson; M.J. Kelty; and P.M.S. Ashton. 1997. The Practice of Silviculture: Applied Forest Ecology. 9th Edition. Wiley.
Chapter 1 - Silviculture and its place in forestry.
Chapter 7 - Ecology of regeneration.
Chapter 8 - Preparation and treatment of the site.
Chapter 9 - Site classification and species selection
Chapter 10 - Artificial regeneration
LIST OF ADDITIONAL READINGS AND COURSE HANDOUTS:
Available at CFWR Copy Center or at Additional Readings
SYLLABUS
Aug 26 Lecture - Course introduction, outline, grading etc. What is silviculture and what are the recent trends in forest regeneration? Distribute seedlings.
Assignment:
1. Prepare questions on cone/seed crops for next class.
2. Look up assigned seed characteristics for next class.
Sep 02 Lecture - Cone phenology and seed characteristics.
Lab trip to forest - Examine trees to forecast and rate cone crops; Evaluate clearcut, seed tree, and shelterwood stands.
Sep 09 Lecture - Cone collection & seed extraction.
Lab trip to nursery - Seed quality tests; Provide cones and seed for testing; Identification of seed and one year-old seedlings.
Sep 16 Lab trip to forest - Artificial regeneration survey; Seedling mortality factors; Site preparation for artificial regeneration.
Sep 23 Lecture - Dr. Dennis Ferguson, USDA Forest Service - Regeneration modeling.
Lab - Seedling planting methods and requirements
Sep 30 Mid-term Exam 1
Assignment:
3. Prepare questions on site preparation for next class.Oct 07 Lecture - Review Exam 1
Lab trip to forest - Site preparation and regeneration on forest industry land with Dr. Dan Miller, Potlatch Corp. Inspect a Conservation Reserve Plantation
Assignment:
4. Prepare questions on genetics for next class.Oct 14 Lecture - Basic genetics principles.
Assignment:
5. Prepare questions on genetics in silviculture for next class.Oct 21 Lecture - Genetics in silviculture.
Lab trip to experimental forest.
Assignment:
6. Prepare questions on selection and breeding for next class.Oct 28 Lecture - Genetic improvement - selection and breeding.
Lab trip to WWP seed orchard adjacent to campus.
Nov 04 Mid-term Exam 2
Nov 11 Lecture - Regeneration prescription requirements.
Review Exam 2
Lab trip to forest - Visit regeneration prescription site.
Assignment:
7. Prepare questions on seedling stock types for next class.
8. Prepare list of seedling mortality factors.Nov 18 Lecture - Seedling stock types available; Bareroot and plug culture; What seedling characteristics are needed? Matching stock type to site.
Lab trip to nursery - Plug types available; Seedling growth form variation.
Nov 25 Fall Recess
Dec 02 Lecture - Degree Growth Stage Model
Lab - Planting season vs. seedling development.
>Regeneration prescription due.
Assignment:
9. Prepare questions on seedling storage & handling for next class.Dec 09 Lecture - Seedling storage & handling requirements.
Lab - Return and discuss home grown seedlings; Videos: Planting Spot Selection & Seedling Care
Dec 15 Final Exam - Wednesday, 12/15/99 at 1:00 - 3:00 pm