FOR 340 - Forest Management

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

4 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of decision-making in relation to forest management. The course has three major parts. The first part deals with land and timber appraising techniques: the time value of money and investment decision models are discussed, along with forest taxation. The second part deals with the traditional methods for regulating even- and uneven-aged forests, rotation determination and allowable cut calculations. The third part covers the more advanced topics, such as linear programming for maximization, multiple use management practices (with an emphasis on recreation, wildlife, and water), appraisal of non-timber resources and the fundamentals for writing a forest management plan. Computers are used extensively and the use of Geographic Information Systems for development of the students' management plans is strongly encouraged. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab). Prerequisites: Forest Mensuration (FOR 240) and Silviculture (FOR 260), or permission of the instructor.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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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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