Course Description
Theory and techniques of controlling regeneration, density, species composition, health, and quality of forest stands. Treatments studied include seeding and planting of tree species; thinning and regeneration cuts; and appropriate use of fire, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will prepare 2 to 3-page critiques of four
articles representing different aspects of silviculture.
Athena Title
Silviculture
Undergraduate Prerequisite
[(FANR 3000 and FANR 3000L) or (FORS 4050/6050 and FORS 4050L/6050L) or (WILD 4110/6110 and WILD 4110L/6110L)] and [(FANR 3200W and FANR 3200L) or (ECOL 3500 and ECOL 3500L) or (ECOL 3505H and ECOL 3505L)]
Graduate Prerequisite
[(FANR 3000 and FANR 3000L) or (FORS 4050/6050 and FORS 4050L/6050L) or (WILD 4110/6110 and WILD 4110L/6110L)] and [(FANR 3200W and FANR 3200L) or (ECOL 3500 and ECOL 3500L) or (ECOL 3505H and ECOL 3505L)]
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Develop a basic knowledge of: a. the effects of silvicultural treatments on forest stands. b. silvicultural systems of prominent southern pine and hardwood species. 2. Acquire basic skills for designing a silvicultural prescription.
Topical Outline
Syllabus