Standard |
rev.10/16/03
FOR 147 – Forest Management II
Introduces the techniques of multiple-use forest resource management. Topics include: forest management plan, land ownership, and timber marking.
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Competency Areas |
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Forest Management Plan |
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5 |
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Land Ownership |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Timber Marking |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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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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FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN |
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| Forest Management Plan | Describe the concept of the forest management plan and yield table. | |||
| Describe the concept of sustained yield. | ||||
| Describe the concept of area subdivision and the advantages of same. | ||||
| Develop a forest management plan. | ||||
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Management Techniques |
Implement management techniques to maintain or improve water quality and control water runoff. |
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Land Ownership |
Describe the different types of land ownership and the advantages of land acquisition and consolidation. |
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TIMBER MARKING |
5 |
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Terminology |
Define terms associated with marking timber. |
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Timber Marking |
List methods of timber marking. |
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List priority of trees to be marked. |
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Describe methods of timber marking. |
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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.