Natural Resources Conservation 297F - ST- Forest Ecology Lab

Field-based lab providing students with hands-on learning experience in forest ecology. Field labs focus on foundational topics in forest ecology including: physiography and site quality; forest soils and nutrient cycling; ecological succession; forest dynamics; community structure; natural disturbance; and invasive/non-native species. Labs feature visits to local forest sites to demonstrate and formalize ecological concepts learned in Forest Ecology and Conservation (NRC 270). Learning objectives will be achieved through individual field observations, group discussions, and interactive activities designed to provide students with hands-on experience collecting and interpreting ecological data.

Open to students in the Forest Ecology concentration in the NRC department. Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in or previously completed NRC 270. Preference given to NRC majors.
Additional fees are associated with this section.