FOR 442. SILVICULTURE REFORESTATION. (4)

Silvicultural principles and practices needed to successfully regenerate forestlands in North America. Topics include artificial and natural regeneration, genetic improvement, seed orchards, forest tree nurseries, site preparation, seedling quality and handling, vegetation management, animal damage protection, early stand management, and ecological and ecophysiological considerations. Emphasis is placed on regeneration methods applied to plantations in western Oregon. Field trips required.

Prerequisites: SOIL 205 and (FES 240, FES 240H or FOR 240). Corequisites: FOR 443
A minimum grade of C is required in SOIL 205, FES 240, FES 240H and FOR 240.