Natural Resources Conservation 297E - ST-Forest Ecology&Conservation

This class will provide students with an understanding of the major processes and influences of forest ecosystems with a focus on northeast forest types. Subjects covered will include environmental influences, site quality and evaluation, tree growth and development, succession, the role of disturbance in influencing forests, and ecosystem scale considerations. In addition, this course will discuss the conservation ad management of forests for their ecosystem benefits, including wildlife, water, carbon sequestration and maintaining native plant species.