FOR 241 Forest Fire Management

This course covers the nature of wildfire and the uses of prescribed burning in a forest or urban interface setting. Topics include prevention, detection, suppression, causes, and the ecological and economic effects of fire. Upon completion, students should be able to use fire as a management tool and participate in the suppression of wildfire.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Offered

Sp

Contact Hours

5