I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Silviculture and Forest Management
2. Course Prefix & Number:
NATR 2235
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
4. Course Description:
This course is designed to familiarize students with basic silvicultural techniques and forest management considerations needed to take care of today’s forests. Topics include cultural techniques used in harvesting, thinning, timber stand improvement and regeneration. Management considerations for wildlife, watershed, and recreation will be discussed as well. Other topics of discussion will include yearly management and allowable cut information.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
NATR 2235 - Silviculture and Forest Management
All Credit(s) from the following...
7. Other Prerequisites
Needs to be able to use a compass and read various
maps, have pacing skills and be able to use GPS and GIS
|
Needs to be able to identify trees and understand
the silvics and site ecology and characteristics of an area
|
8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Needs to be able to use a compass and read various maps, have pacing skills and be able to use GPS and GIS.
Needs to be able to identify trees and understand the silvics and site ecology and characteristics of an area
9. Co-requisite Courses:
NATR 2235 - Silviculture and Forest Management
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
|
Forestry 320 – is a summer camp credit
|
3
|
University of Minnesota – Crookston
|
Natr 1244 Elements of Forestry – it includes our Dendrology as well
|
4
|
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
Name of Institution
|
Date of Acceptance
|
Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
|
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
|
Updated 4-16-09
|
NRES 250 + Forestry 320 + Soils 359
|
University of Minnesota – Crookston
|
12-04-2008
|
NatR Emphases - Elements of Forestry
|
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
- Written
- Oral
- Demonstration
- Portfolio
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Natural Resources
|
AAS
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate written communication skills |
Students will write a five page paper on an aspect of forest management |
Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Here we will discuss and analyze parcels of property and determine best management practices for them |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Students will need to use GPS/GIS technologies as well as other forest tools to collect data and complete a forest management plan. |
Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Students will use appropriate environmental and ecological forest principles in creating their management plans. |
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Students work together as teams to collect data, both for safety and to share ideas. This help them to discuss and analyze the forest species, types, and sites they are working in. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Students will be able to take the various tree measurements appropriately
|
|
Students will be able to determine a site index from a particular site
|
|
Students will be able to collect the appropriate data using different timber cruising techniques
|
|
Students will be able to classify the various categories of trees within the forest
|
|
Students will be able to determine best harvesting techniques for any particular forest type
|
|
Students will be able to determine best kinds of timber stand improvement methods
|
|
Students will be able to determine thinning procedures for a particular stand
|
|
Students will be able to determine various kinds of site preparation and regeneration techniques
|
|
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Discuss and
analyze the differences between Silvics, Silviculture and Forest Management
and why we study these aspects of forestry
|
2. Discuss and determine and analyze tree age, site
index and site factors such as soil, light and moisture
|
3. Discuss and
analyze the classification of trees within the forest
|
4. Discuss and
analyze the various classifications of
Forests
|
5. Describe,
discuss and analyze the characteristics that govern the handling of forest
types
|
6. Describe and
discuss the various intermediate cuttings
|
7. Describe and discuss spacing determination
|
8. Describe and
discuss the various harvesting systems
|
9. Describe and
discuss the considerations for marking damaged and defecting trees
|
10. Describe
consideration in selecting trees under partial cutting systems.
|
11. Describe site
prep and the various kinds of reforestation
|
12. Describe
consideration in caring for the young forest
|
13. Describe and discuss seasonal work loads
|
15.
Describe, discuss, and analyze
the forest Management plan
|
14. Describe,
discuss and determine from data sustained yields, growing stock, and
allowable cut
|
15.
Discuss stumpage values
|
1. Discuss and
analyze the differences between Silvics, Silviculture and Forest Management
and why we study these aspects of forestry
|
2. Discuss and determine and analyze tree age, site
index and site factors such as soil, light and moisture
|
3. Discuss and
analyze the classification of trees within the forest
|
4. Discuss and
analyze the various classifications of
Forests
|
5. Describe,
discuss and analyze the characteristics that govern the handling of forest
types
|
6. Describe and
discuss the various intermediate cuttings
|
7. Describe and discuss spacing determination
|
8. Describe and
discuss the various harvesting systems
|
9. Describe and
discuss the considerations for marking damaged and defecting trees
|
10. Describe
consideration in selecting trees under partial cutting systems.
|
11. Describe site
prep and the various kinds of reforestation
|
12. Describe
consideration in caring for the young forest
|
13. Describe and discuss seasonal work loads
|
15.
Describe, discuss, and analyze
the forest Management plan
|
14. Describe,
discuss and determine from data sustained yields, growing stock, and
allowable cut
|
15.
Discuss stumpage values
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Determine site index using appropriate tools and
charts
|
2. Determine
dominant, co-dominant, intermediate and suppressed trees with a forest stand
|
3. Work with
line a plot method of timber cruising – discussing cords and board foot
volumes and calculations
|
4. Work with
wedge prism method of cruising
|
5. Mark trees
for thinning suing wedge prism – mark crop trees within the stand
|
6. Cruise a
timber sale and write it up on DNR Timber sale form – 2 weeks
|
7. Make type
maps for timber sale
|
8. Work in teams
on a timber management plan – 3 weeks
|
9. Calculate
growing stock and allowable cut determinations from given data
|
10. Visit a
logging job and discuss the logging operation with logger
|
11. Go to a paper
mill
|
12. Work with
Forester and discuss the various aspects to the Forest site.
|
13. Present
management plans to class
|
1. Determine site index using appropriate tools and
charts
|
2. Determine
dominant, co-dominant, intermediate and suppressed trees with a forest stand
|
3. Work with
line a plot method of timber cruising – discussing cords and board foot
volumes and calculations
|
4. Work with
wedge prism method of cruising
|
5. Mark trees
for thinning suing wedge prism – mark crop trees within the stand
|
6. Cruise a
timber sale and write it up on DNR Timber sale form – 2 weeks
|
7. Make type
maps for timber sale
|
8. Work in teams
on a timber management plan – 3 weeks
|
9. Calculate
growing stock and allowable cut determinations from given data
|
10. Visit a
logging job and discuss the logging operation with logger
|
11. Go to a paper
mill
|
12. Work with
Forester and discuss the various aspects to the Forest site.
|
13. Present
management plans to class
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Silviculture and Forest Management
2. Course Prefix & Number:
NATR 2235
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
4. Course Description:
This course is designed to familiarize students with basic silvicultural techniques and forest management considerations needed to take care of today’s forests. Topics include cultural techniques used in harvesting, thinning, timber stand improvement and regeneration. Management considerations for wildlife, watershed, and recreation will be discussed as well. Other topics of discussion will include yearly management and allowable cut information.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
NATR 2235 - Silviculture and Forest Management
All Credit(s) from the following...
7. Other Prerequisites
Needs to be able to use a compass and read various
maps, have pacing skills and be able to use GPS and GIS
|
Needs to be able to identify trees and understand
the silvics and site ecology and characteristics of an area
|
8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Needs to be able to use a compass and read various maps, have pacing skills and be able to use GPS and GIS.
Needs to be able to identify trees and understand the silvics and site ecology and characteristics of an area
9. Co-requisite Courses:
NATR 2235 - Silviculture and Forest Management
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
|
Forestry 320 – is a summer camp credit
|
3
|
University of Minnesota – Crookston
|
Natr 1244 Elements of Forestry – it includes our Dendrology as well
|
4
|
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
Name of Institution
|
Date of Acceptance
|
Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
|
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
|
Updated 4-16-09
|
NRES 250 + Forestry 320 + Soils 359
|
University of Minnesota – Crookston
|
12-04-2008
|
NatR Emphases - Elements of Forestry
|
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
- Written
- Oral
- Demonstration
- Portfolio
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Natural Resources
|
AAS
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate written communication skills |
Students will write a five page paper on an aspect of forest management |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Students will need to use GPS/GIS technologies as well as other forest tools to collect data and complete a forest management plan. |
Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Students will use appropriate environmental and ecological forest principles in creating their management plans. |
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Students work together as teams to collect data, both for safety and to share ideas. This help them to discuss and analyze the forest species, types, and sites they are working in. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Students will be able to take the various tree measurements appropriately
|
|
Students will be able to determine a site index from a particular site
|
|
Students will be able to collect the appropriate data using different timber cruising techniques
|
|
Students will be able to classify the various categories of trees within the forest
|
|
Students will be able to determine best harvesting techniques for any particular forest type
|
|
Students will be able to determine best kinds of timber stand improvement methods
|
|
Students will be able to determine thinning procedures for a particular stand
|
|
Students will be able to determine various kinds of site preparation and regeneration techniques
|
|
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Discuss and
analyze the differences between Silvics, Silviculture and Forest Management
and why we study these aspects of forestry
|
2. Discuss and determine and analyze tree age, site
index and site factors such as soil, light and moisture
|
3. Discuss and
analyze the classification of trees within the forest
|
4. Discuss and
analyze the various classifications of
Forests
|
5. Describe,
discuss and analyze the characteristics that govern the handling of forest
types
|
6. Describe and
discuss the various intermediate cuttings
|
7. Describe and discuss spacing determination
|
8. Describe and
discuss the various harvesting systems
|
9. Describe and
discuss the considerations for marking damaged and defecting trees
|
10. Describe
consideration in selecting trees under partial cutting systems.
|
11. Describe site
prep and the various kinds of reforestation
|
12. Describe
consideration in caring for the young forest
|
13. Describe and discuss seasonal work loads
|
15.
Describe, discuss, and analyze
the forest Management plan
|
14. Describe,
discuss and determine from data sustained yields, growing stock, and
allowable cut
|
15.
Discuss stumpage values
|
1. Discuss and
analyze the differences between Silvics, Silviculture and Forest Management
and why we study these aspects of forestry
|
2. Discuss and determine and analyze tree age, site
index and site factors such as soil, light and moisture
|
3. Discuss and
analyze the classification of trees within the forest
|
4. Discuss and
analyze the various classifications of
Forests
|
5. Describe,
discuss and analyze the characteristics that govern the handling of forest
types
|
6. Describe and
discuss the various intermediate cuttings
|
7. Describe and discuss spacing determination
|
8. Describe and
discuss the various harvesting systems
|
9. Describe and
discuss the considerations for marking damaged and defecting trees
|
10. Describe
consideration in selecting trees under partial cutting systems.
|
11. Describe site
prep and the various kinds of reforestation
|
12. Describe
consideration in caring for the young forest
|
13. Describe and discuss seasonal work loads
|
15.
Describe, discuss, and analyze
the forest Management plan
|
14. Describe,
discuss and determine from data sustained yields, growing stock, and
allowable cut
|
15.
Discuss stumpage values
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Determine site index using appropriate tools and
charts
|
2. Determine
dominant, co-dominant, intermediate and suppressed trees with a forest stand
|
3. Work with
line a plot method of timber cruising – discussing cords and board foot
volumes and calculations
|
4. Work with
wedge prism method of cruising
|
5. Mark trees
for thinning suing wedge prism – mark crop trees within the stand
|
6. Cruise a
timber sale and write it up on DNR Timber sale form – 2 weeks
|
7. Make type
maps for timber sale
|
8. Work in teams
on a timber management plan – 3 weeks
|
9. Calculate
growing stock and allowable cut determinations from given data
|
10. Visit a
logging job and discuss the logging operation with logger
|
11. Go to a paper
mill
|
12. Work with
Forester and discuss the various aspects to the Forest site.
|
13. Present
management plans to class
|
1. Determine site index using appropriate tools and
charts
|
2. Determine
dominant, co-dominant, intermediate and suppressed trees with a forest stand
|
3. Work with
line a plot method of timber cruising – discussing cords and board foot
volumes and calculations
|
4. Work with
wedge prism method of cruising
|
5. Mark trees
for thinning suing wedge prism – mark crop trees within the stand
|
6. Cruise a
timber sale and write it up on DNR Timber sale form – 2 weeks
|
7. Make type
maps for timber sale
|
8. Work in teams
on a timber management plan – 3 weeks
|
9. Calculate
growing stock and allowable cut determinations from given data
|
10. Visit a
logging job and discuss the logging operation with logger
|
11. Go to a paper
mill
|
12. Work with
Forester and discuss the various aspects to the Forest site.
|
13. Present
management plans to class
|