Forestry & Woodland Ecosystem
About the Course
The Forestry & Woodland Ecosystem course examines current management practices for forestry and woodlands. Special emphasis is given to management as it relates to ecological requirements and how these practices impact the environment. This course includes harvesting timber, Diseases that Affect Forests, Safety in the Forest and much more.
- Total Lessons: 19
- Grade Level: 10th - 12th
- Projects, Activities & Assessments: 287
SAMPLE LESSON
Sierra Forest Products
Each lesson includes media-rich presentations, a pre-made lesson plan, assessments and engaging real-world projects and activities. To get an idea of what iCEV offers, explore the sample lesson and resources below.
Lessons Available in This Course
- Dendrology: The Study Of Trees
- Introduction To Forest Management
- Growing Trees
- Cruising Timber
- Field Trip: Sierra Forest Products
- Maps & Surveys
- Field Trip: Sequoia & Kings Canyon Parks
- Forest Ecosystems
- Safety In The Forest
- Major Insects & Diseases Affecting Forests
- Field Trip: Tree Farm
- Marketing Forest Products
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Ecological Principles
- Forest Management
- Harvesting Timber
- Field Trip: Lumber Production
- Surveying Forest Land
- Forest Fires: Are They Beneficial?
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