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rev.10/16/03
FOR 132 – Silviculture II
Provides an overview of the activities that are involved in regeneration and maintenance of forest stands. Topics include: regeneration methods and environmental impact of silvicultural practices.
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Regeneration Methods |
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Environmental Impact of Silvicultural Practices |
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P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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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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REGENERATION METHODS |
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Terminology |
Define terms associated with forest reproduction. |
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Planting methods |
Discuss the costs of various planting methods. |
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Discuss advantages and disadvantages of natural and artificial regeneration. |
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Planting |
Describe how to grade tree seedlings. |
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Discuss different sources of tree seedlings. |
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Describe where to procure tree seedlings. |
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Describe methods of handling seedlings. |
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Discuss methods of planting. |
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Discuss proper procedures for planting seedlings. |
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Evaluate a planted stand. |
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Terminology |
Define the term Silviculture. |
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Silvicultural Practices |
Recognize the benefits and detriments of six major Silviculture systems utilized in forestry (e.g., clearcut, shelterwood, selection, seed tree, coppice, and thinning). |
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Environmental Impact |
Discuss the relationship between forest practices and stream flow, and logging and water quality. |
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Discuss related best management practices. |
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Discuss the relationship between forest practices and surface erosion. |
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Discuss the effects of herbicides. |
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Discuss chemical safety. |
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Identify the ecological relationship between plants and animals in the forest. |
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Discuss why certain species of animals and plants are classified as endangered. |
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Discuss environmental issues related to Silviculture, such as wetlands, acid rain, and deforestation. |
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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