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ER328 - Forest Restoration and Sustainable Forestry

Description

Basic concepts of forest ecology and succession following natural and human disturbance. "Old Growth": definition and characteristics. Forest practices from a restoration viewpoint: the ecoforestry model. Planning and restoration strategies for hydro-riparian zones. Analysis of silvicultural prescriptions and terrain issues (slope stability, road building) from an ecological perspective.

Units

1.5

Prerequisites

  • Admission to Certificate or Diploma program in Restoration of Natural Systems
  • or permission of the program.

Course offered by

School of Environmental Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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