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Forestry
Description: This course probes the challenges and solutions in managing the wildland-urban interface (WUI), focusing on creating harmonious forest plans that align with public needs and ecological sustainability. It delves into the design and implementation of fuel treatments, addressing conflicts and integrating diverse perspectives to maintain trust between communities and land managers. Students will explore the intricacies of public interactions with forest and fire management across varying contexts, using case studies and scenarios to understand human influence on land management in WUI. The course aims to equip students with techniques for effective communication and engagement, fostering streamlined forest management and positive interactions between the public and forestry professionals. Co-convened with FOR 484. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
Forestry
Term : Fall 2024
Catalog Year : 2024-2025
FOR 584 - Communities And Wildfire
Description: This course probes the challenges and solutions in managing the wildland-urban interface (WUI), focusing on creating harmonious forest plans that align with public needs and ecological sustainability. It delves into the design and implementation of fuel treatments, addressing conflicts and integrating diverse perspectives to maintain trust between communities and land managers. Students will explore the intricacies of public interactions with forest and fire management across varying contexts, using case studies and scenarios to understand human influence on land management in WUI. The course aims to equip students with techniques for effective communication and engagement, fostering streamlined forest management and positive interactions between the public and forestry professionals. Co-convened with FOR 484. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status