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FORT 461 - Dendrology
Credits:
3.00
Identification and nomenclature of forest trees and shrubs
which are important to the ecology and economy of the
Northeastern forest. The study of forested plant
relationships with other plants, animals, soil, and site
regimes. 1 lec/1 2-hr lab.
FORT 463 - Forest Ecology
Credits:
3.00
Study the interactions of forest trees with their
environment, both as individuals and as tree communities;
explore environmental problems affecting plant communities;
the history and classification of North American forests.
Study of soils as they affect forest distribution and tree
growth. Includes a series of field-based exercises used to
reinforce the principles introduced in lectures.
FORT 465 - Forest Orientation Seminar
Credits:
1.00
Seminar to prepare first year students for study and
placement in the broad area of forest technology. Focus on
history and development of modern forestry systems and
agencies at the state, regional and federal levels. The
lives of key individuals like John Muir, Gifford Pinchot,
and Aldo Leopold will help place forest management
philosophies in perspective. Cr/F.
FORT 466 - Forest Surveying and Mapping
Credits:
4.00
Provides instruction and experience in running cruise
lines and in the survey and identification of rural
property lines. The focus is on field surveying techniques
and problem solving of special importance to foresters. Use
of magnetic survey data in rural property measurement.
Skill and efficiency is developed in analyzing field survey
data, plotting, lettering and finishing topographic and
planimetric maps, and road plans, both manually and by
Computer Assisted Drafting using multiple software
applications.
FORT 470 - Applied Silviculture
Credits:
4.00
Silvicultural practices in the U.S. including reforestation
systems. Improvement of forest stands employing the basic
tending practices of weeding, thinning, and pruning.
Marking of stands prior to logging operations. Prereq:
permission of instructor or FORT461 and 463. 2 lec/1 4-hr
lab.
FORT 475 - Forestry Field Practice
Credits:
1.00
A week long introduction to the various components of the
forest industry of the northeast. Students visit with
members of the forest industry in the work-place and learn
how they are interrelated. Students gain background
experience that will prove beneficial in understanding
their studies during their second year in the Forest
Technology curriculum. One week of concentrated field
study. Forest Technology majors only.
FORT 490 - NH Sustainable Forest Resource
Credits:
4.00
An overview of forestry in New Hampshire and the northeast.
History shows how our forests have been used in the past
and how they developed into what we see today. Discover the
science of Forest Ecology and Silviculture and how
foresters use these to manage our forests sustainably for a
variety of forest products. Learn how these products are
harvested, processed and used. Understand how pathogens and
pests can threaten our forests. On-line course.
FORT 564 - Arboriculture
Credits:
3.00
Tree selection, care, and maintenance in the urban
environment. Includes climbing, safety practices, pruning,
hazard tree assessment, and removals. Prereq: FORT 463 or
permission. 1 lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 567 - Leadership,Supervision&Safety
Credits:
2.00
Fundamentals of leadership and supervision including
effective communication in the workplace and public sector
are explored. Project management, personnel training and
motivation, plus problem-solving and conflict resolution
applied through a practical community service forestry
project. Accident prevention, first aid, and CPR
instruction also included. 2 lec.
FORT 569 - Wildlife Ecology &Conservation
Credits:
3.00
Foresters directly influence wildlife by manipulating
habitat through silvicultural operations. Course focuses
on the ecology of New England wildlife species with
emphasis on their habitat requirements and the enhancement
of habitat through silviculture and the use of best
management practices. 1 lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 572 - Mensuration
Credits:
4.00
Field application of forest inventory and timber cruising
techniques. Measurement of tree form, volume, quality, and
defect. Growth prediction of individual trees and stands.
Use of basic statistical methods as a tool in cruising.
Prereq: FORT 461 or instructor permission. 2 lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 573 - Management Operation&Analysis
Credits:
3.00
Forest appraisal and valuation methods, timber sale
contracts, depreciation and depletion calculations, forest
taxation. Essentials of forest regulation and management
planning. 2 lec/1 2-hr lab.
FORT 574 - Industrial Forest Management Tour
Credits:
1.00
Concentrated field experience and intensive observations of
industrial, private, and federal forest holdings and
facilities; emphasizing forest utilization and management
operations as currently practiced in New England. One week
of concentrated field study. Cr/F. Forest Technology majors
only.
FORT 576 - Forest Products
Credits:
4.00
Basics of structure and properties of wood as a raw
material. Conversion of logs to lumber at Thompson School
sawmill. Lumber and log grading and measuring. Studies in
processing efficiency, lumber drying, and physical plant
operations. Introduction to paper, veneer, and chip
products. Marketing of forest products. 2 lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 577 - Forest Harvesting Systems
Credits:
4.00
A study in harvesting methods and their relation to forest
management and silviculture of the state and region.
Theory and practice of conventional harvesting systems
including hands-on application of techniques with a strong
emphasis on protection of the environment and the safety
and health of workers. Department permission for
non-majors. 2 lec/4-hr lab.
FORT 578 - Forest Insects & Diseases
Credits:
2.00
An introduction to the role of forest insects and
microorganisms in the context of managing woodlands.
Students learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of
insect and disease damage in forest trees and products.
They study the life cycles and identify common forest
insect and disease pests impacting North American tree
species. Pest management methods are introduced. 1 lec/3-hr
lab.
FORT 579 - Forest Fire Control and Use
Credits:
2.00
A study in basic fire ecology and instruction in forest
fire suppression methods. Interactions of forest fuels,
topography, and weather as they affect forest fire
behavior. Use of controlled fire as a tool in forest and
wildlife management. When appropriate, field work will
include actual burning.
FORT 581 - Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Techniques
Credits:
4.00
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are integral to
natural resource management and these
technologies/software have become widespread throughout
various fields. Proficiency in fundamental GIS skills is
imperative for resource managers. Students will 1) develop
an understanding of imagery acquisition and remote sensing
systems/technologies; 2) develop skills in identification,
interpretation, and mapping of land/vegetation features,
including an understanding of map projection; 3) gain
experience in GIS software to perform fundamental
geoprocessing and mapping techniques.
FORT 591 - Independent Studies in Forest Technology/Urban Tree Care
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a topic not available through
existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is
to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to
pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised
by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies
depending on the proposed project/research. Examples
include forest management, forest products, forest
protection, wildlife management, or urban tree care.
Permission required. Course may be repeated up to a maximum
of 8 credits.
FORT 592 - Independent Studies in Forest Technology/Urban Tree Care
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a topic not available through
existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is
to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to
pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised
by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies
depending on the proposed project/research. Examples
include forest management, forest products, forest
protection, wildlife management, or urban tree care.
Permission required. Course may be repeated up to a maximum
of 8 credits.
FORT 597 - Work Experience
Credits:
Career-related employment (10 weeks, generally in the
summer following freshman year) in a forestry, urban tree
care, or other department-approved natural resources area.
Cr/F.