Henry McNab - Site Classification

HomeCourse Index

Objectives

1. To define the central hardwood forest region.
2. To define the extent of the central hardwood forest region.
3. To learn the principal tree species of the central hardwood forest region.
4. To understand the gradients that affect composition and growth of vegetation.
5. To learn the relative importance of the gradients.
6. To understand how gradients change.
7. To understand the importance of site classification for silviculture.
8. To learn the methods used for forest site assessment.
9. To learn the strengths and weaknesses of the assessment methods.

1: Central Hardwood Forest Region

2: Environmental Gradients and Forest Composition

3: Forest Site Classification