General Course Info:
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(4 cr; QP–1223; SP–1233; A-F only)
Forest management: ecology, silviculture, protection, and multiple- use decision-making processes. Woody forest plants: identification, growth requirements, and management techniques. Compass use and map reading. Survey of the Lake States forest products industry.The instructor for NatR
1244 "Elements of Forestry" is:
Phil
Baird
Office: 208 Owen Hall
Phone: 281-8130
email: pbaird@mail.crk.umn.edu
Please contact your instructor for the appropriate course
password.
General Course Information
Upon completion of this course, the Student will be able to:
1. identify 40 woody plants commonly associated with Minnesota forest communities using fresh or mounted specimens, line drawing, or field examination of growing and dormant trees. Common and correctly spelled Latin names are to be used.
2. describe the site requirements of the above plants and/or use the plant's presence or absence as an ecological indicator.
3. understand basic forest management concepts such as multiple use and sustained yield as well as develop opinions concerning new policy issues such as water quality, ecological diversity, and old growth timber, and agroforestry.
4. use simple forest measurement instruments/tools correctly and safely.
5. understand the division of forest management responsibilities and employment opportunities amongst various public and private organizations.
6. understand the role of forest protection in managing Minnesota's forests.
7. accurately estimate the volume of standing merchantable timber in a designated stand using a variety of forest measurement tools.
7. accurately estimate tree volume of felled timber by stick scaling, block scaling, and weight scaling.
8. confidently use a Silva Ranger compass in conjunction with
maps and
aerial photos to successfully navigate and locate
points in the
woods.
Text and Required Materials
Rathke, D.W.
1995. Minnesota Trees. Minnesota Extension Service,
University of
Minnesota, St. Paul, MN. 94 pp.
Baughman, M.J., A.A.
Alm, A.S. Reed, T.G. Eiber, and C.R. Blinn.
1993.
Woodland Stewardship: A Practical Guide for
Midwestern
Landowners. Minnesota Extension Service,
University of
Minnesota, St. Paul. 195 pp.
Specific Grading Info
For more information about grades, refer to the
U of M's Uniform Grading
and Transcript Policy
Academic Workload Expectations
For undergraduate courses, one credit is defined as equivalent to an average of three
hours of learning effort per week (over a full semester) necessary for an average student
to achieve an average grade in the course. For example, a student taking a three credit
course that meets for three hours a week should expect to spend an additional six
hours a week on coursework outside the classroom.
Students with Special Needs:
Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might effect
their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the
start of the quarter. Tutors are available, and adaptation of methods, materials, or tests
may be made as required to provide for equitable participation. This syllabus is also
available in alternative formats upon request.