FOR 11 — Silviculture
Students will learn the concepts of managing forests for establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests on a sustained yield basis, using varying techniques including: pre-commercial and commercial harvesting, regeneration methods, site preparation, and forest pest controls. In this course emphasis is placed upon meeting the objectives of landowners through appropriate silvicultural systems as required by federal and/or state regulations. Field trips may be required for this course.