ENVS 324 - Sustainable Forest Management

Institution:

Lynchburg College

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Description:

Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of the following: BIOL 111/111L, or ENVS 101/101L and 102/102. This course teaches the principles and techniques of forest management from both economic and environmental standpoints. Students will be trained in silviculture, dendrology, and timber cruising and harvesting during lectures, labs, and field trips. Topics related to timber harvesting such as watershed management, wildlife conservation, rangeland management, global climate change, and outdoor recreation will also be explored. The importance of managing forests so that they do not become depleted will be the over-riding theme of the course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lynchburg.edu

Phone Number:

(434) 544-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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