FOR 331 - Silvics - Foundation of Silviculture

Units: 3

Woody plant interaction with environmental stresses. Factors influencing vigor and growth. Changes to stand structure caused by humans (thinning, harvesting, fertilization), nature (wind, soil, climate) or time. Selection using genetic principles for improved growth. Seedling production methods in stock types in relation to their effect on morphology/survival.
Division: Upper Division
Requisites: Pre-requisite: BOT 105, FOR 130, FOR 131, FOR 210 and SOIL 260.
Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
Sustainability: Sustainability Related
Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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