11600 Columbia College
Drive Sonora, California 95370 209·588·5100
Lecture: 1.5 hours
Laboratory: 1.5 hours
Introduction to the ecology of fire in the mixed coniferous forest and to the use of prescribed burning as a resource management tool. Selected topics include the effects of fire on vegetation, soils, hydrology, wildlife, air quality, and esthetics; forest fire behavior and the role of fire suppression; the history and current issues or prescribed burning program in selected locations. Field trips may be required. (MJC NR 379)
Transfer: CSU
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