Exploration of a variety of harvest techniques for forest product removal. Cost/benefit analysis, logging plans, wood and other forest products, road layout and construction, best management practices, timber appraisal and contracts.
NATR 112
Course Learning Outcomes
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Describe and apply concepts of ecology, conservation, and management for timber, fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
Problem SolvingQuantitative Reasoning -
Identify important plant and animal species for North Central Washington ecosystem.
Problem SolvingQualitative Reasoning
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Operate tools and equipment commonly used in the natural resources field work.
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking -
Objectively predict, assess, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate perspectives of diverse stakeholders regarding natural resource problems and issues.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative Reasoning
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Describe biotic and abiotic processes, including human impacts that influence ecosystems and contribute to ecological change.
Problem SolvingQualitative ReasoningCommunicationWritten Expression -
Objectively predict, assess, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate perspectives of diverse stakeholders regarding natural resource problems and issues.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative Reasoning
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Utilize maps, aerial photographs, and land survey abilities in the management of natural resources, including geographic information systems.
Problem SolvingQuantitative ReasoningQualitative Reasoning -
Select and apply appropriate field techniques to sample, measure, and monitor timber, fish, and wildlife species and their habitat(s).
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking
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Operate tools and equipment commonly used in the natural resources field work.
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking -
Describe biotic and abiotic processes, including human impacts that influence ecosystems and contribute to ecological change.
Problem SolvingQualitative ReasoningCommunicationWritten Expression
Core Topics
Timber sale layout
Primary transport (ground and cable yarding)
Aerial harvest
Log processing in the forest
Site and stand characteristics
Forest Practices Act
Logging safety