An introduction to the practice of forest and natural resources sustainability. Through the understanding of social, ecological, cultural, and economic dimensions of forest and natural resource sustainability, students will gain the knowledge necessary to analyze complex forest and environmental issues and to identify effective actions needed to address them.

An introduction to the practice of forest and natural resources sustainability. Through the understanding of social, ecological, cultural, and economic dimensions of forest and natural resource sustainability, students will gain the knowledge necessary to analyze complex forest and environmental issues and to identify effective actions needed to address them.

Identification, classification, silvical characteristics and distribution of trees, shrubs, and other plants of importance to the management of forest resources.

Students will complete assignments to illustrate principles and techniques presented in Dendrology.

Students will work with a business, government agency, or other organization to gain professional experience related to the Forestry major.

Morphological, physical, and chemical soil properties affecting tree growth and forest productivity; evaluation of soils and site quality; preparation of forest sites for planting, diagnosis, and correction of nutrient limitations; use of forest soil systems for waste treatment.

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.

Silviculture is the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values of landowners and society. This course will focus on silvicultural systems and practices used on commercially important forest and stand types in the United States and worldwide. Artificial and naturally regenerated silvicultural systems will be covered. We will survey silviculture as practiced in boreal, temperate, sub-tropical and tropical regions.

Students will collect and analyze field data, design samples, and conduct statistical analysis. Students will navigate in field environments using maps. Field data will be analyzed using spreadsheets and other software. Students will develop professional skills, including written and oral communication, and the ability to work effectively in teams.

Students will collect and analyze data and complete assignments illustrating the concepts that they learn in Forest Measurements and Sampling.

Basic ecology, management, and restoration of the longleaf pine ecosystem. Topics will include longleaf history, conservation status, and fire ecology. Discussion and hands-on application of management and restoration techniques for overstory, understory, and wildlife.

Multidisciplinary examination of the terrestrial components of the hydrologic cycle focusing on the qualitative analysis of precipitation, snowmelt, runoff generation, routing, infiltration, and subsurface flow and transport. Emphasis is on the definition of hydrologic processes, identification of hydrologic resources, development of environmental monitoring techniques, and application to hydrologic resources management.