Course Description

Examination of foundational policies and current debates relevant to forest policy and governance. Focuses on international, national, state, tribal, and local laws and policies as well as non-governmental and networked governance models. Discusses contemporary forest policy and governance issues.

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Athena Title

Forest Policy and Governance

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in FANR 4800W, FANR 6800W

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Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• By the end of this course, students will understand the origin and development of key agencies, authorities, laws, policies, and governance models applied to forest management and conservation.
• By the end of this course, students will be able to critically analyze contemporary policy and governance issues in terms of their broader legal, policy, and historical contexts.
• By the end of this course, students will be able to diagnose persistent tensions and debates within the field of forest policy and governance and suggest means of resolving them.

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Topical Outline

• 1. Key terms and concepts
• 2. History of forest policy and governance in the U.S.
• 3. Examination of key policies and debates
• 4. Emerging governance models
• 5. International forest policy
• 6. Future directions in forest policy and governance

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