Courses

The structure and function of forest ecosystems, including: energetics; productivity; nutrient, carbon and water cycling; soils; the physical environment; population and community ecology; disturbance ecology; ecological succession; biological diversity and ecological resilience. Credit will be granted for only one of NRES 201 or FRST 201. [3-2-0] Equivalency: NRES 201

Forest classification and the application of silvics in forest management, including world forest classification systems, the Biogeoclimactic Ecosystem Classification system, and ecosystem diagnosis in the field. Credit will be granted for only one of NRES 211 or FRST 211. [3-2-0] Prerequisite: One of FRST 201, NRES 201. Equivalency: NRES 211

Introduction to growth of trees and forests with emphasis on evolutionary, ecological and environmental aspects. Not available for credit to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry. [3-0-0]

Silviculture concepts and principles; stand dynamics; artificial and natural regeneration; cultural techniques for forest stand establishment and stand tending; silvicultural systems; decision making and development of prescriptions; connections to forest planning. [3-4*] Prerequisite: One of FRST 201, NRES 201 and one of FRST 350, FRST 351, UFOR 400.

The diversity and interactions of soil organisms (bacteria, protozoa, fungi, animals, plants) in natural and managed ecosystems; roles in primary production, nutrient cycling, decomposition and reclamation; responses to environmental change. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: BIOL 121. Equivalency: APBI342

Ecological effects of fire and climatic (wind, temperature, and snow) disturbances; fire danger rating, principles of fire management and prescribed fire use; windthrow risk modelling and management. [3-2-0] Prerequisite: One of FRST 210, NRES 210 and one of FRST 211, NRES 211.

Field study concentrating on outdoor skills, forest measurements, site diagnosis, and an integrated overview of the ecological, social and economic basis for forest management. Fees will be assessed to meet expenses. Credit will be granted for only one of FRST_V 350 or 351. Prerequisite: FRST_V 211 or NRES_V 211; FRST_V 201 or NRES_V 201.

Community forests and community forestry throughout the world, with special attention to participation by aboriginal peoples; emphasis is on forms of governance, public participation, and adaptive learning. [3-0-0]

Effects of forest management activities on fish and aquatic ecosystems. [3-2-0] Prerequisite: Third- or fourth-year standing in Forestry, Science, Applied Science or Applied Biology.

Role of climate and climate change in the population dynamics, outbreak potentials and resultant impacts to forest ecosystems associated with herbivorous forest insects. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of FRST 307, APBI 327, BIOL 327.

The development, implementation, and analysis of forest policy. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third- or fourth-year standing.

Analyze and interpret existing management plans, prescribe solutions for achieving specific forest management goals at multiple scales, use basic tools to evaluate the financial implications of such solutions, and create a forest management plan for a virtual forest. Offered entirely online. Students in any of the Forestry programs requiring FRST 423 (6 cr) in order to graduate will not be granted the 3 cr of FRST 425 toward degree completion.

Basic biological concepts related to interpretation of remote sensing data for land management, including the use of films and filters, and interpretation of air photographs, and other imagery.

Site diagnosis and preparation of management options in coastal forests. Extrasessional course; fees will be assessed to meet expenses. Prerequisite: FRST_V 350 or 351; FRST_V 305; Third- or fourth-year standing in the B.S.F. program, or Forest Management major or Forest Operations major in B.Sc. in Natural Resources program.

Effects of land management on quality, quantity and timing of water flow. [3-2-0] Prerequisite: FRST385

How individuals perceive their environment. Emphasis will be given visual perception in the context of natural resource issues and the effects of those perceptions on individuals including issues of human wellbeing. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing

Hereditary, physiological, anatomical, environmental, and microbiological factors influencing forest tree diseases.

Role of climate and climate change in the population dynamics, outbreak potentials and resultant impacts to forest ecosystems associated with herbivorous forest insects.

Psychological, social, and systemic dimensions of climate change communication; approaches for engaging diverse groups for low-carbon futures; overcoming climate inaction.

Emphasis on tropical and sub-tropical countries, where the majority of forest-dependent people live.

An introduction to the history and evolution of social, community and Indigenous forestry and their influence on and engagements with mainstream institutions, including industrial forestry. Students will learn about and analyze Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities’ (IPLC) relationships with customary, ancestral, and/or local territories and the cultural and spiritual values that have persisted and evolved over the centuries.

Perceptual processes mediating behaviour in humans, with special attention given to the emotional processing of visual stimuli.

Learn and apply basic economic principles across a wide range of forest-based good and environmental services, and learn about cutting-edge environmental finance topics.

Examine contemporary forestry issues, the principles of international diplomacy, and the principles of negotiating international agreements and conventions related to forests as well as international organizations addressing forestry issues.