SILVICULTURE

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to silvicultural practices in the United States, especially those used in the southeastern United States. Emphasis is placed on regeneration methods and intermediate treatments of southern pines and hardwoods. Upon completion, students should be familiar with even-aged and uneven-aged regeneration methods, nursery operations, intermediate cuttings, planting, seedling care, competition control, and stocking levels related to southern pine and hardwood species.