FNRM3203
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FNRM 3203 - Forest Fire and Disturbance Ecology (3 Cr.)
Course description
Ecology, history, management, control of fire, wind, insect infestation, deer browsing, other disturbances in forests, including disturbance regimes of boreal, northern hardwood, savannas of North America. Influence of disturbance on wildlife habitat, urban/wildland interfaces, forest management, stand/landscape dynamics. Tree mortality in fires, successional patterns created by fires, interactions of life history traits of plants with disturbances.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
00307
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring