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FOR 131 – Silviculture I
Course Description
Provides an overview of the activities that are involved in regeneration and maintenance of forest stands. Topics include: timber stand improvement methods.
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Timber Stand Improvement Methods |
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D. Lab |
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P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Credit |
4 |
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Prerequisite: Provisional admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student will: |
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TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT METHODS |
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Terminology |
Define terms associated with timber stand improvement. |
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Crown Class |
Discuss the different types of crown classes. Recognize the different crown classes. |
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Timber Stand Improvement |
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Classify timber stand improvement needs. |
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Discuss vegetative control methods, defining tree injection. |
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Demonstrate different thinning techniques. State when and how to properly execute timber stand improvement methods and thinning needs. |
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Suggested Resources |
Forest Health Guide for Georgia Foresters. Georgia Forestry Commission.
Georgia’s Best Management Practices for Forestry Manual. Georgia Forestry Commission.
A Guide for Prescribed Fire in Southern Forests. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Region.
Nyland, R. D. Silviculture. Boston: McGraw-Hill.