FW 300 |
Forest Inventory |
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This advanced mensuration course builds on the concepts learned in Natural Resource Measurements. Common attributes collected and the various techniques used for conducting forest inventories will be examined from the plot, stand and forest-level. Sampling designs and statistical methods for forestry-related surveys will be highlighted with a focus on understanding how sample methodology influences results. Methods to calculate forest attributes (e.g. BA, density, volume, growth and site productivity) from various sampling methods will be undertaken. An introduction to wood measurement (scaling) and it's associated manuals will be presented. |
FW 311 |
Geographical Information Systems II |
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In this course, students will continue developing their GIS skills as they expand their base knowledge of cartography, map projections, coordinate systems and spatial analysis. Mobile data collection, editing of GIS information and the processing of remote sensing data will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on applying theoretical concepts to real-world natural resource applications. |
FW 312 |
Silviculture |
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This applied silviculture course covers the theory and practice of planned forest regeneration. Topics include (but are not limited to) species silvics, natural disturbance regimes, silviculture systems, site preparation, natural and artificial regeneration, seedling procurement, tending (including vegetation management and density management) and silviculture effectiveness monitoring. An emphasis is placed on how and why silviculture systems and treatments emulate natural disturbances. |
FW 313 |
Natural Resources Economics & Business |
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This course will provide Forestry Technician students with an understanding of basic economic principles and the economics of natural resource industries. Aspects of business management and planning, including entrepreneurial activities within the natural resource sector, will also be explored.
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FW 314 |
Forest Health |
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This course introduces students to the study of insects and diseases that impact the quantity, quality and value of our forest resources. Insect and disease life cycle, identification, classification and strategies for controlling outbreaks are discussed. The important roles these organisms play in forest ecosystems are highlighted. |
FW 315 |
Fall Field School |
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Fall field school for second year students involves both day trips and a stay in a camp setting. Emphasis is on a variety of silviculture topics including regeneration techniques and assessments, density management and prescription setting. Harvest operations and their associated planning activities, such as road layout and water crossings, are also presented. Forest inventory methodologies are reviewed and field measurements are undertaken for further calculations in the Forest Inventory course. Values protection and a variety of wildlife topics are also discussed. |
FW 316 |
Harvesting & Wood Products |
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Common ground and cable based harvesting systems in Canada will be explored, with an emphasis on efficiency, products and environmental impacts. Students will be made aware of many of the products produced from managed forests. Students will also broaden their knowledge of the structure of wood and gain an ability to identify major Canadian species based on wood samples. |
GE 060 |
Supervisory Skills & Conflict Resolution |
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Effective supervisors are able to organize and motivate their staff to successfully and productively accomplish tasks and goals. Valuable employees are able to take direction and responsibility for assigned tasks as individuals and as team members. In this class, students will learn about and practice 'people management' skills, including empathic listening and self-awareness (personal assessment and development). The art of conflict resolution in the workplace will be learned and practiced (leaders and 'team players'). |