This course provides enhanced and new skills related to the successful management of forest ecosystems. The course emphasis is on applied ecological principles, data collection and analysis, and the applied use of relevant legislation and guidebooks. Subject matter includes studies of landscape and stand level ecology: natural disturbance types,soils and terrain assessment, riparian management areas, grasslands and range cultural heritage values, biodiversity, visual quality objectives, fuel management. All subject areas are covered in the lecture material as well field labs.
- Teacher: Audrey Ehman