FOR 420 - Advanced Silviculture

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course will cover advanced topics in applied silviculture, with a heavy emphasis on forest stand dynamics, innovative silviculture practices, and the relationship of silviculture to major forestry issues (e.g., forest certification and endangered species management). While emphasizing the Silviculture of northeastern forests, the course will also cover major silvicultural practices and issues of the southern and western United States. In the laboratory portion of the course, students will take field trips to see silvicultural practices applied to the field, collect data for use in site evaluations and growth and yield models, and gain experience with silviculture and forest stand growth models (e.g., the Northeast Decision Model and SILVAH). (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab). Prerequisite: Silviculture (FOR 260).

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3.00

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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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