Forest and Fire Management

Course number: ENSC 0222

Course length: 60 hrs

Course credits: 3 credits

Course description:

This course introduces students to the concepts and techniques of managing northern forests for economic productivity, ecological integrity, and public safety. The course begins with a general examination of forestry practices including logging, utilization, forest management, and silviculture. Case studies will be used to highlight how various silvicultural systems are utilized to achieve management objectives in northern Canada. The fire management modules emphasize the principles, concepts, and tools used to study fire and define its role in boreal ecosystems. Students are exposed to a wide range of topics from modern suppression techniques to fire suppression policy.

Course delivery:

In Person

Programs this course is part of:

Environment and Natural Resources Technology