Courses

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A field-oriented course that introduces the theory and practice of all aspects of forest measurements and surveying. Students will receive a thorough exposure to timber cruising and basic forest surveying instruments.

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The purpose of this course is to learn the autecology, silvical, and physiological characteristics of coniferous and broad-leaved trees native to British Columbia.

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Wildfire is an ever-present component of the coniferous forests of Canada and represents a significant danger to effective forest management and community protection. The principal emphasis in this course is on forest wildfire management with an emphasis on prevention and control. Successful participants will know their responsibilities under the current Wildfire Act and related regulations, will understand wildfire management, and will be prepared to take basic steps in wildland fire suppression. Wildfire related safety will be stressed throughout the course.

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An introductory course to the physical geology with emphasis on the geologic processes that have shaped the Earth. Topics include minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanic activities, various geological processes and landforms, natural hazards, mineral and energy resources. Labs and field trip are used to enhance the learning in the lecture.

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NRFT 131 is a continuation of NRFT 111. The intent is to provide the student with sufficient knowledge and field training to be able to sample the forest resource to the standards established by the B.C. Forest Service. Forest statistics and its applications in analysing sample data and controlling sampling error is studied in detail throughout the semester.

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This course will provide an introduction to global ecosytems and climatic controls, energy flow, productivity, biogechemical cycling, climate and the physical environment, ecosystem stability, disturbance, and succession. It will also introduce the Biogeoclimatic Classification System of BC and consider indigenous perspectives.

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Lab learn to identify key indigenous plants and native trees in British Columbia, understand the autecology, and the cultural uses for plants associated with various First Nations and other groups. It also includes the indicator role these indigenous plants play in the classification of forest sites and other land management activities.

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Lab productivity and the side effects resulting from various forestry practices, with applications in silviculture, watershed management, and engineering. Topics covered are landforms and soil formation, physical and chemical properties of soils, description of profiles, the Canadian System of Soil Classification, site productivity and soil disturbance. Field exercise will emphasize sampling description and classification of soils.

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Lab knowledge about some of the birds and mammals that live in British Columbia and the nature of the habitat that is required to sustain them. Besides studying some anatomy, physiology, reproductive, and behavioural characteristics the course will focus on learning how to correctly identify the various birds and mammals by their sound, their appearance, coloration, and the type of habitat they are found in. The course will also study the population status and current health of the environment in which these birds and mammals of B.C. live.

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Lab theory and practice of all aspects of forest measurements and surveying. Students will receive a thorough exposure to timber cruising and basic forest surveying instruments.

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Lab autecology, silvical, and physiological characteristics of coniferous and broad-leaved trees native to British Columbia.

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Lab coniferous forests of Canada and represents a significant danger to effective forest management and community protection. The principal emphasis in this course is on forest wildfire management with an emphasis on wildfire prevention and control. Successful participants will know their responsibilities under the current Wildfire Act and related Regulations, will understand wildfire management, and will be prepared to take basic steps in wildland fire suppression actions. Fire certification for forestry workers (S-100 certification) will be offered as part of this course. Wildfire related safety will be stressed throughout the course.

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Lab knowledge of what are the important geologic processes that created the various landforms in British Columbia. Students will learn to recognize various landforms common to BC. Student will also learn to identify various rocks and minerals common to BC and understand the important economic roles certain rocks and minerals deposits play in the maintenance of a healthy mining industry in BC

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Lab intent is to provide the student with sufficient knowledge and field training to be able to sample the forest resource to the standards established by the B.C. Forest Service. Forest statistics and its applications in analysing sample data and controlling sampling error is studied in detail throughout the semester.

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Lab ecosystem concept, energy flow, productivity, nutrient cycling, climate and the physical environment, population and community ecology, disturbance, and ecological succession. It will also introduce the Biogeoclimatic Classification System of BC and consider indigenous perspectives.

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This course covers the history and legal basis for natural resource management of Crown forest land in British Columbia. Emphasis is placed on the Forest Act and Forest and Range Practices Act, Land Act, Oil and Gas Activities Act, Mines Act and related Provincial and Federal Acts and their associated regulations. Inventory, biodiversity, and planning concepts are introduced.

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Lab for natural resource management of Crown forest land in British Columbia. Emphasis is placed on the Forest Act and Forest and Range Practices Act, Land Act, Oil and Gas Activities Act, Mines Act and related Provincial and Federal Acts and their associated regulations. Inventory, biodiversity, and planning concepts are introduced.

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A course designed to give natural resource students an understanding of the diversity of native fish and wildlife in North Central B.C. and the range of habitats used. The course will focus on forest biodiversity, with emphasis on the role of fish and wildlife in a healthy forest. Students will also study forest practices and management techniques that seek to harmonize biodiversity objectives with forest activities.

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Lab students an understanding of the diversity of native fish and wildlife in North Central B.C. and the range of habitats used. The course will focus on forest biodiversity, with emphasis on the role of fish and wildlife in a healthy forest. Students will also study forest practices and management techniques that seek to harmonize biodiversity objectives with forest activities.

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Silviculture is the application of basic tree biology and forest ecology to the growing, harvesting, and regeneration of trees. The participants in this course will apply their knowledge of forest soils, forest ecology, photo interpretation, silvics, and forest measurements with an aim to developing strategies for forest regeneration success. Studies focus on the application of ecological description and classification, determination of site potential and limitation, and management of forest cover to meet a defined objective.