NR 101 - Introduction to Forest Management

5 credits

Prerequisites
ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101, MATH 098 or higher, or instructor permission.

This introductory course will focus on the principles, economics and concepts of how contemporary forests are managed. Sustainable forest management will be emphasized relating to certification systems, fragmentation, and current forest regulations. Significant policy and regulatory issues with respect to public conflict and participation in forest management on both the federal and state level will be included in this course. Students will be required to evaluate a management or policy that is focused on forests and present it to the class as part of this curriculum.

Theory Hours
4 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
2 guided practice hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Describe and differentiate forest and renewable resource management by federal government, states and private lands
Identify historical uses and future values of forests
Explain important decisions in forest and renewable resource policy
Explain how economic decisions in natural resource management has costs and benefits to society