Forestry Students

Important Tree Characteristics Every Forestry Student Should Learn

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Important Tree Characteristics Every Forestry Student Should Learn

Walk into a forest with an experienced forester and you may notice something interesting. While most people see a collection of trees, the forester sees different species, crown positions, bark patterns, growth rates, regeneration potential, and clues about the site itself. Learning to notice those details is an essential part of forestry education. The important … Read more

The Basic Principles Every Student Should Know About Silviculture

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The Basic Principles Every Student Should Know About Silviculture

At first glance, silviculture can sound like one of those forestry terms that requires an entire textbook just to understand the definition. In reality, the basic idea is fairly straightforward: foresters guide how forests establish, grow, change, and regenerate. That does not mean simply planting trees or cutting mature ones. Silviculture involves decisions about species, … Read more