Standard |
rev.10/16/03
FOR 146 – Forest Management I
Introduces the techniques of multiple-use forest resource management. Topics include: multiple-use management, prescribed burning, site preparation methods, and logging.
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Multiple-Use Management |
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5 |
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Prescribed Burning |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Site Preparation Methods |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Logging |
Credit |
5 |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: FOR 131 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student will: |
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MULTIPLE-USE MANAGEMENT |
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Multiple-use management |
Cite the importance of farm woodlands. |
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Describe the concept of multiple-use management for natural resources. |
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Terminology |
Define terms associated with prescribed burning. |
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Prescribed Burn Plan |
List reasons for prescribed burning, including the benefits and detriments. |
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Described correct conditions for prescribed burning. |
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Develop a prescribed burn plan. |
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Firing Techniques |
Utilize the accepted firing techniques associated with prescribed burning. |
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Describe how to use a drip-torch for fuel mixing and preparation. |
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Discuss the lighting and handling of a drip-torch. |
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Describe how to fire with a drip-torch. |
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Smoke Management |
Recognize smoke management problems. |
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Describe smoke management problem avoidance. |
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SITE PREPARATION METHODS |
10 |
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Boundary Marking |
Describe boundary marking of a tract of land using a bark-knife and paint. |
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| Site Preparation | Identify the various methods of site preparation and the advantage of each. | |||
| Best Management Practices | Discuss BMP regulations that related to site preparation. | |||
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LOGGING |
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| Logging Principles | Describe the principles of logging. | |||
| BMP & SFI | Discuss BMP's and SFI regulations that relate to logging | |||
| Logging Plan | Develop a logging plan. | |||
Suggested Resources |
Clutter, J. L., Fortson, J. C., Pienaar, L. V., Brister, G. H., & Bailey, R. L. Timber Management. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Davis, L. S. & Johnson, K. N. Forest Management. Boston: McGraw-Hill.