This course expands on environmental assessment skills, and knowledge of ecological principles learned in first year classes. Students develop skills in the recognition of prominent forest insects, fungi, abiotic agents and invasive non-native species. The course emphasizes the application of ecological knowledge in resource management activities and strategies. Applied topics include: ecological restoration, fire ecology, wildlife/danger tree assessment, riparian and wetland area management, ecological assessment, management of invasive non-native weed species, biodiversity management, and landscape ecology.
- Teacher: Lucas Pavan