Forests and the Environment
Environmental Studies and Sciences · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Second Year
Hard to catch. Runs only every second year, and the calendar doesn't say which, confirm the next offering with the department before counting on it.
ENV-3607 prerequisites
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Taking ENV-3607 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.
- ENV-3608Forest Wildlife Management
Where ENV-3607 counts
Required by 4 programs:
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course is intended to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of the interactions between human and forest ecosystems. It examines current forestry practices and studies new alternatives in forest resources management based on our growing knowledge of the natural dynamics of these ecosystems. The concepts underlying forest sustainability and forest conservation in a changing world are discussed. Using the boreal forest as an example, students will acquire an understanding of natural ecosystem dynamics and of proposed alternatives in forestry practices. The effects of global climate change and increasing human pressure on our forests are also examined.
Requisite courses
BIOL-2403(3) or the former BIOL-3403 [prerequisite(s)].
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.