Students learn the forest management practices used to control erosion and water quality. A student must satisfactorily complete both units within the course to receive a passing grade. In this course a practical field problem requires students to use professional methods of collecting, analyzing and presenting forest resources inventory data. Inventory of the timber resource and the development of a forest type map are emphasized. Students gain technical competence in timber sale contract administration and basic timber appraisal.
Students also learn to administer, locate, design, construct and maintain a forest gravel road.
Covers the various tissues of forest trees and how their growth and development are affected by internal and external factors. Differences in stem structure of the important commercial tree species are studied in the laboratory and then related to commercial uses of the wood. Familiarizes the student with both damaging and beneficial insects and their role in the forest community. Students learn to identify local forest insects and the major pest groups of other forest regions and are introduced to control measures, including integrated pest management and pesticides. Addresses identification and classification of diseases and their economic and ecological impacts.