BASF 471 - Restoration Techniques

5 credits

Prerequisites
Admission to the BAS-FRM program or instructor permission.

This course examines forest restoration at multiple spatial scales from stand to watershed to landscape levels. Students will demonstrate outdoor skills and conduct restoration assessments. Goals for biological conservation, invasive species management, carbon sequestration, and economic viability will be compared through field trips and applied experience with restoration techniques and case studies.

Theory Hours
3 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
4 guided practice hours.

Course Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and skill in assessing a stand for restoration potential
Demonstrate an understanding of various restoration techniques used for a variety of degraded environments
Demonstrate an understanding of the ecological, economic and social aspects of preparing and conducting restoration projects at various spatial and temporal scales
Prepare a management plan for a restoration project

Note
BAS-FRM degree course.