An overview of common forest products and their manufacturing processes. Identification and physical properties of commercial wood species are included. An introduction to the organization of a small forest enterprise, its related principles and regulations. Record keeping and basic accounting are emphasized. An overview of non-timber related natural resource management techniques.
Emphasis is placed upon recreational and wildlife uses of forest land.
An overview of urban tree-maintenance practices and selected current forestry topics are included. The student is assigned to a team, which evaluates an assigned parcel of land. Students will utilize skills learned in previous forestry courses. The comprehensive project is normally taken as two one-credit courses during the second year. Oral and written reports are evaluated prior to course completion.