FORS 152 - Sustainable Silviculture

Credit(s): 4

An introductory course in silvicultural practices aimed at management of land to a desired forested condition and the land’s sustainable use in concert with other resources. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Describe the function of individual trees through a life cycle.
Explain the responses to management action where trees occur as natural or artificial stands.
Show the relationship between the Montana habitat type system and silvicultural objectives.
Understand the concepts of tolerance and succession of species.