Forest Ecology

Course Details

  • Acronym SEFS 501
  • Instructor(s) Brian J Harvey
  • Quarter Autumn 2026
  • Credits 5
  • Meeting Times TTh 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM; Th 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
  • Location AND 205; HRC 155
  • Fullfills GCeCS Applications Course
  • Prerequisites SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST RSRCS

Course Description

Forest ecology through a lens of community ecology, using examples from the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Builds on foundational knowledge to develop a deep understanding of current research and application from a diversity of perspectives and topics (fire, insect outbreaks, windstorms, succession, ecophysiology, ecosystem processes, wildlife habitat, climate change, and forest management). Includes field trips in Pacific Northwest.
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