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This course is a lecture- and field-based introduction to the ecology of forests of the Pacific Northwest and how forests of different land ownerships are managed. Case studies from forest, wildlife, and fisheries habitat management will examine: 1) how society catalyzed, and forest science has fueled, recent developments towards a sustainable forestry; 2) the role of habitat restoration in sustainability of both forests and riparian habitats; and 3) insights into the future of forest management from the perspective of different stakeholders. Weekend field trips will provide an insider's perspective into the frontline of natural resources management science and policy on different land ownerships. The course will provide background, and an introduction to analysis skills to help evaluate policies and strategies for management, restoration, and protection of forests and the services they provide. The class textbook will be Ecological Forest Management by Franklin et al. 2018.

In-Person Class Format: This course is offered fully in-person. Students should expect to attend in-person for all class periods. We cannot promise to offer remote attendance options due to illness or other absences. Students should strategize methods for getting notes from class when attendance is not possible.  

Class Schedule: Monday nights, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm, PST.

There will be 3 required Saturday field trips Oct 4, Oct 18, and Nov 1 from approximately 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Class time will be adjusted for time spent on field studies.