Introduction to Forest Management

Course Number: 
NR 101
Course Credits: 
5.00
Course Description: 
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 class as part of this curriculum. 4 theory hours; 2 guided practice hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites: 
Prerequisites: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101; MATH 097 or higher; or instructor permission.
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.