Forestry Minor

Catalog 2023-2024

Minor

The Forestry Minor, consisting of 5 courses (21 credits) plus the summer forestry block, provides students in other programs the opportunity to get a basic education in forestry. Anyone seeking employment in the woods (environmental scientists, biologists, wildlife managers, natural resource managers, etc.) can broaden their training and learn about the multiple uses of forests through the Forestry Minor.

Requirements :

Completion of communication foundation and one communication structural experiences.

Minor Requirements:

FOR 101

Introduction To Forestry
3

FOR 110

Dendrology
3

Summer Forestry Block

FOR 206, FOR 240, and SRV 201 are Summer session courses.

FOR 206

Forest Production Processes
2

AND

FOR 240

Forest Mensuration I
2

AND

SRV 201

Field Surveying I
2

GIS 201

Introduction To GIS
3

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FOR: Forestry Minor Electives
3
Courses
ENV 340 Watershed Science 3
FOR 260 Silviculture 3
FOR 280 Woodlot Management 3
FOR 310 Forest Ecology 3
FOR 330 Soils and Hydrology 4
FOR 350 Forest Policy 3
NRS 340 Watershed Management 3

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FOR: Forestry Minor Electives
3
Courses
ENV 340 Watershed Science 3
FOR 260 Silviculture 3
FOR 280 Woodlot Management 3
FOR 310 Forest Ecology 3
FOR 330 Soils and Hydrology 4
FOR 350 Forest Policy 3
NRS 340 Watershed Management 3

Total Credits 21 xx

Contact Information
Forestry

Dr. Brett McLeod

Pickett Hall 107

518-327-6990

bmcleod@paulsmiths.edu