Woodlands of the Driftless: History, Ecology, and Management

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Human dimensions have interacted with ecological processes throughout the history of the Driftless region forests. Understanding human interactions with woodlands brings greater meaning to our time in nature and leads to more informed choices for land management. In this course, students use a multi-disciplinary approach to examine competing values that influence management choices including forest products, rights of indigenous nations, biodiversity, recreation, aesthetics, and other ecosystem services. Students apply class concepts to real places through field trips, guest speakers, and an off-campus assignment. Offered Fall - Even Numbered Years.