FOR 230 - Forest Health

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

2 Credit Hours Fall Sem. This seven-week course is designed to give students an introduction to some of the most important factors that affect the health of forest ecosystems, especially forest fire, insects, and disease. The overall concept of "forest health" is introduced and important concepts of forest ecology that relate to forest health are covered. The bulk of the course is devoted to coverage of particular issues related to forest fire (effects, behavior, and control), insects and disease (major species, their effects, and control) and other factors, such as pollution and deforestation. (3 hours lecture for 7 weeks).

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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