FOR200H1
Conservation of Canada's Forests 26L
Development of forest management philosophy in Canadian and temperate forest regions; the sustained-yield paradigm and
concepts of sustainability. Techniques for more sustainable forest management: structural retention; viable park and reserve
networks; old growth; value-added and non-traditional forest products.
Recommended preparation: BIO150Y1/GGR100Y1
This is a Science course
FOR201H1
Conservation of Tropical and Subtropical Forests 26L
The world's major tropical and subtropical forest biomes; prospects for conservation and sustainable management;
consequences of different forest development strategies; tropical deforestation and selective logging; biodiversity and non-
timber forest products; the fuelwood crisis; fire management and large carnivore conservation; ecological, economic and social
perspectives.
Recommended preparation: BIO150Y1/GGR100Y1
This is a Science course
FOR300H1
Forest Products in Sustainable Forestry 26L, 26P
Traditional and non-traditional forest products; wood structure; properties and material attributes; functional characteristics and
logistics of wood product industry. Contribution of innovative product development to conservation; adding value; residue use;
under-utilized species; wood protection. Forest product certification; eco-labelling; life cycle analysis.
Recommended preparation: FOR200H1, FOR201H1
This is a Science course
FOR301H1
Field Methods in Forest Conservation TBA
A practical introduction to the field methods used by forest conservationists in central Ontario. This course is a 10-day field
camp conducted in the Haliburton Highlands, between approximately September 1 - 10. Field exercises will provide students
with practical training in tree identification, forest ecosystem classification, forest inventory, stand management prescriptions,
tree marking, and silvicultural systems. Each student is required to pay an ancillary fee of $400 to cover the costs of their
transportation and accommodation. Students must contact the Faculty to register - we strongly recommend that you do so by
the end of May, but later registrations will be considered if class size permits.
Recommended preparation: ENV234Y1; FOR200H1, FOR201H1, GGR205H1
This is a Science course
FOR302H1
Societal Values and Forest Management 26L
Emerging societal values for forests and environment, methods for eliciting and analyzing societal values, and methods for
incorporating societal values in forest resource management.
Recommended preparation: FOR200H1, FOR201H1
This is a Social Science course
FOR303H1
Human Dimensions of Global Forests 26L
Global forest resources; global and regional production, consumption and trade of timber and non-timber products;
relationships between societies and forests; international forest policy; economic value of forests; forests and development.
Recommended preparation: FOR200H1, FOR201H1
This is a Social Science course
FOR305H1
Biology of Trees and Forests 26L, 40P
The basic biology of trees and the ecological principles that govern the structure and function of forests. A lab and/or field trip
will be scheduled each week, and several day-long field trips will be organized on weekends. Each student is required to pay
an ancillary fee of $20 to cover the cost of weekend field transportation.
Prerequisite: FOR200H1/FOR201H1
Recommended preparation: BIO150Y1/ENV234Y1/FOR200H1/FOR201H1
FOR306H1
Neotropical Forest Ecology and Conservation Field Course 26P
This course will provide practical experience in tropical forest ecology and conservation, the impact of human use and natural
disturbance on forest ecosystem processes and biodiversity, and the development of effective forest conservation strategies.
The 10 day course spanning Reading Week will be field-based in Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Bolivia or Brazil.
Prerequisite: FOR201H1, FOR301H1 or FOR305H1
FOR400Y1
Advanced Seminar in Forest Conservation 52S
Examination of current and emerging critical issues affecting sustainable management and conservation of global forests.
Seminars led by students, faculty and visiting speakers.
Prerequisite: At least 2 of FOR300H1, FOR301H1, FOR302H1, FOR303H1
This is classified as BOTH a Science and a Social Science course
FOR401H1
Research Paper/Thesis in Forest Conservation TBA
Individual in-depth student research projects on significant forest conservation projects, based on field and/or laboratory
research, or literature survey.
Prerequisite: At least 2 of FOR300H1, FOR301H1, FOR302H1, FOR303H1 (minimum of 15 FCEs)
This is classified as BOTH a Science and a Social Science course
FOR403H1
Directed Readings 26T
Provides opportunities for students to carry out individual in-depth study of current forest conservation issues, under the
direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: At least 2 of FOR300H1, FOR301H1, FOR302H1, FOR303H1 (minimum of 15 FCEs)
This is classified as BOTH a Science and a Social Science course
FOR404H1
Soil Fertility & Tree Nutrition 26L, 26P
Determining physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Soil fertility testing and plant chemical analysis. Mineral
nutrition of trees and seedlings, diagnosis and interpretation of soil and foliar analyses. Prescription of soil amendments for
intensive forest management.(Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: GGR205H1 (minimum of 15 FCEs)
Recommended preparation: GGR307H1
This is a Science course
FOR405H1
Forest Products & Processing 26L, 12P
Processing of wood into commercial products including wood adhesion and composites manufacturing; specifications and
testing; sawmilling; wood drying; wood deterioration and protection; life cycle analysis of wood-based products.
Prerequisite: FOR300H1 (minimum of 15 FCEs)
This is a Science course
FOR408H1
Forest Insect Ecology & Management 26L, 26P
Insect identification and ecology, biodiversity and conservation, insect-tree interaction, exotic introductions, biological control,
pesticide use, and integrated pest management. (Offered in alternate years.)
Recommended preparation: ENV234Y1, FOR302H1, ZOO360H1
This is a Science course
FOR412H1
Ecology, Management and Conservation of Tropical Forests 12L, 14S
The nature of the tropical biome; climate; ecology; carbon sequestration potential. Emerging critical ecological and social
issues related to utilization, management and conservation of tropical forests.
This is a Science course
FOR413H1
Wildlife Ecology & Conservation 26L
Temperate and tropical wildlife ecology and conservation; roles of wildlife in forest conservation; impacts of forestry practices
and landscape modification on wildlife; ecology and viability of wildlife populations; human uses and abuses of game and non-
game species.
Prerequisite: BIO319H1/BIO321H1/BIO323H1/BIO324H1/ENV234Y1/FOR200H1/FOR201H1/ZOO322H1 (minimum of 15 FCEs)
This is a Science course
FOR416H1
Urban Forest Conservation 26L
Current research and practice in the conservation and enhancement of urban forests. Reviews the role of trees and woodlands
in providing environmental and socio-economic benefits to urban and peri-urban residents. Examines approaches to the
characterization of urban forest ecosystems, and their planning and management to contribute to sustainable communities.
Prerequisite: FOR200H1, FOR201H1
This is a Science course
FOR417H1
Ecological Principles of Agroforestry 26L
This course introduces students to the roles of trees and forests in agricultural land-use systems primarily in the third world. It
deals primarily with the biological and management aspects of agroforestry, within the socio-economic constraints of the
developing world. The sustainability of particular agroforestry systems will be a theme throughout.
This is a Science course
JFG470H1
Forest Management 26L
Application of operational research and information technology to develop decision support systems for forestland
management planning. Basic principles of mathematical programming, simulation and decision analysis, and their application
to planning for forest conservation and sustainable development, policy analysis and other land management planning
problems.
Prerequisite: One course in quantitative methods or linear algebra
Recommended preparation: ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270Y1/MAT133Y1/MAT223H1
This is a Science course
JFG475H1
Emergency Response Systems Planning 26L,
26T
Use of operational research and information technology to develop mathematical models and decision support systems to
design and evaluate the performance of emergency response systems. Forest fire management systems are used to illustrate
the basic principles of emergency response system planning that can also be applied to urban fire, police and ambulance
services.
Prerequisite: One course in quantitative methods or calculus
Recommended preparation: ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270Y1/MAT133Y1/MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1
This is a Science course
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