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Instructor: Dr. Jerry F. Franklin (right) TA: James A. Freund (left)
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Fire Forests: Ecosystem Management in Dry Conifer Forests of Washington and Oregon |
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ESRM 425/CFR 590 |
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Dry coniferous forests of Washington and Oregon face unique management issues due to altered disturbance regimes, forest structural change, land conversion, wildlife habitat preservation, carbon markets, and climate change. This course will expose students to historical management strategies as well as a suite of current ecosystem management challenges and options. Students will visit forests located on state, federal, and tribal lands and will have opportunities to meet and interface with several scientists and land managers. |