Course Overview
Silviculture 1 introduces pertinent silviculture theory, practices and procedures with a focus on British Columbia. The principal topics covered in Silviculture 1 are site assessment based upon BC's Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification System; dynamics of zonal vegetation communities of B.C., stand structure and biodiversity; silvics (important biological characteristics) of commercially important tree species; characteristics of commonly applied silvicultural systems - desired stand structure, harvesting, crop regeneration and tending; evaluation and management of soils to avoid reduction in productivity or undesirable off-site effects; regulatory requirements for Basic Silviculture in British Columbia - the Forest Stewardship Plan, Site Plan and Stocking Standards.
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Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the pertinent Biogeoclimatic Zone, Subzone, Site Unit, Site Association, and Site Series in the BC Ministry of Forests Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification system for an area of forest land.
- Predict successional pathways and stand dynamics.
- Estimate the Site Index for alternative crop species for an area of forest land.
- Identify pertinent soil characteristics and sensitivities and recommend appropriate soil management practices for an area of forest land.
- Identify the characteristics of commonly applied silvicultural systems and recommend appropriate silvicultural systems to achieve given management objectives for a specific site and stand.
- Recommend appropriate crop tree species for a specific silvicultural system on an area of forest land.
- Identify silvical characteristics of commercial tree species pertinent to the selection of silvicultural system and regeneration method.
- Identify Basic Silviculture Stocking Standards and Soil Conservation Standards in a Site Plan.
Effective as of Fall 2009
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