BIO 228 - Forest Ecology

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University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

Lectures and field experiences develop or improve understanding and field skills for identifying and interpreting features in the variation of forest ecosystems over space and their processes of change over time. Focus is on variation in woody plant species and ecological characteristics; structure and development of tree stands and associated plant communities. Effects of forest soil and climate factors and processes ranging from individual plant environments to landscape scales; and evidence and effects of natural and cultural disturbances will be used to infer forest history. Some applications of this ecological information for forest values and management for various objectives will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 112, or ENV 105, or equivalent experience in id of woody plants. 3 Cr

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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