Natural Science 0219 - Forest Management Systems

In this course, we will look at forest management systems around the world, from commercial forestry in government reserves in Bhutan to fallow forestry by smallholder farmers in the Amazon, any many others in between. We will look at these as socio-ecological systems, considering the ecology in the systems and the socio-economic factors and drivers of policy and management decisions. In the labs, we will take an in-depth look at forest management in the Northeast US and conduct fieldwork to contribute to the Hampshire College Forest Stewardship Plan.

Physical and Biological Sciences Writing and Research Quantitative Skills Field trips to forests in the Pioneer Valley. Students are expected to spend approximatley 6-8 hours of preparation and work outside of class time.