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PRACTICES OF SILVICULTURE

F&WECOL 411
Course Description

Utilization of ecologically-based forest management practices for sustainable timber production, maintenance or restoration of biological diversity, and maintenance of aesthetic quality and site productivity. Includes coverage of even-aged and uneven-aged management, reforestation principles, and ecological restoration techniques.

Prerequisties

F&WECOL 410 or concurrent enrollment

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

4.8% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.45% from Historical

A Rate
100%

11.11% from Historical

Class Size
15

75% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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