Natural Resources Conservation 568 - Wetland Soils
Spring
2020
01
2.00
Deborah Henson
M 1:25PM 4:25PM
UMass Amherst
47159
Holdsworth Hall room 105
dhenson@eco.umass.edu
A detailed examination of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils occurring in wetland environments. Applications of this information critical to wetland restoration efforts seeking to replicate the biochemical environment of natural wetland substrates. Additional emphasis on the identification of hydric soil characteristics necessary for wetland delineation. Catalogue Prerequisites: ENVIRSCI 390A or 590A or permission of instructor
Open to Seniors, Juniors and Graduate students only. ENVIRSCI 364 or 564H Students who have taken an introductory soils class (such as STOCKSCH 105) may contact the instructor for an override.
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