Topics include product management, distribution channels, strategic industry analysis, and marketing research techniques. Case studies used to understand forest products industry decision making. Analysis of forest products trade patterns, resource base changes, policy, industrial policies, and environmental concerns. Discussion of market distorting practices including log export bans and tariff and non-tariff barriers. Forest stand dynamics and stand structure in pure and mixed species forests, response to minor and major disturbances, interactive changes with time, and patterns and response to manipulation.
Case study emphasizes integration.
One field trip to study insect problems required. Particular emphasis directed toward the conservation of forest resources in the Pacific Northwest and related policy issues. Analysis of timber investments, alternative management programs, and regulation models. Use of policy models to examine the interaction of agencies, interest groups, Congress, and the courts in the legislative process. Policy implementation, evaluation, and change are also addressed.