An intensive one-week field experience in biodiversity and natural history, based on the unique ecology of the pinelands. Emphasis on modern methods and tools for ecological analysis and the implementation of resource management policy. Consult the Schedule of Classes for current offerings. Contemporary evolutionary issues and questions. Introduction to the principles underlying the art and science of wildlife conservation.
Wildlife needs, predation, sex ratios, productivity, carrying capacity, and environmental factors.
An introduction to 35mm photography including exposure, lenses, filters, color temperature, close-ups, flash, and composition. Introduction to the use of plastics in agriculture. Plastic greenhouse design, glazing materials, environmental control, solar and other sources of energy for greenhouse heating. Mulching with plastics for field production and the use of trickle irrigation systems for economic production of high-quality vegetables. Two sessions devoted to special overwintering structures for nursery stock and plastic tunnels for earlier vegetable production.