Course Overview
Ecosystem Dynamics will address change in the major vegetation communities in B.C. Topics covered will include disturbance agents, frequency and intensity of disturbance, vegetation community renewal, growth and development, and succession. Past, present and possible future ecosystem states will be examined using current research information and ecosystem models. Management strategies to address the conservation of biodiversity, maintenance of water and air quality, control invasive species and minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire will be reviewed.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify major disturbance agents, their frequency and intensity, in each BEC zone in B.C.
- Present plausible predictions of secondary succession pathways for specific sites including: species composition, structural stage sequence, and community replacement, with the aid of reference material.
- Interpret the predictions of one or more ecosystem research models in terms of the management of a specific vegetation community and site.
- Describe plausible management strategies for specific vegetation communities to conserve biodiversity.
- Describe plausible management strategies for specific vegetation communities to maintain air and water quality.
- Describe plausible management strategies for specific vegetation communities to minimize and control the incursion of invasive species.
- Describe plausible management strategies for specific vegetation communities to control fuel accumulation.
- Integrate multiple objectives and strategies for a specific specific vegetation community and site.
Effective as of Fall 2009
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