EPP 238S - Forest Management: Science, Institutions, and Communities

Forested ecosystems exist under a range of administrative, economic, legal, and social contexts. Forest management is often directed at non-timber and non-forest resources, including aesthetics, water and air quality, wildlife, and more. This course focuses on the social and scientific rationales of forest management, and the divergent outcomes in various social contexts and ecological settings. Field work, site visits, and case study examples will emphasize Maine forests and management strategies. Field trips, writing, oral presentations, and group and independent inquiry are required. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses. Cross-Listed: GEO 238S. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 4