Beginning Forestry

Catalog description

This course examines the use and protection of natural resources, including vegetation, soil, watercourses, and animal life in the forest ecosystem. It is intended for those who wish to work as a heavy equipment operator on logging sites. History of resource management, governmental and private land management entity structure, plant identification, wood characteristics, forest health, environmental protection, and basic forest measurements will be introduced. Field trips may be required. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.