FR
5142 - Tropical
Forest Ecology (3.0
cr; Prereq-3xxx
ecology course;
spring, every
year)
Ecological principles related to form, function,
and development of wet/dry tropical forests at organismal,
community, and ecosystem scales. Ecophysiology, succession,
productivity, biodiversity, sustainability, agroforestry,
social forestry, and management alternatives. Natural distribution
of forest types. Causes, consequences, and extent of deforestation.
Syllabus
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