Standard 1

Tree and Stand Dynamics

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$225

Trees and stands are an important part of the Canadian landscape. Knowledge of tree and stand establishment, growth and mortality, forms the basis of understanding how the forest ecosystem functions.

Enrolment for Standard 1 modules is subject to Standard course fees.

Availability

Coordinated intake for Standard 1 modules will generally be advertised 3 times a year, coinciding with the Fall, Spring and Summer terms, as per the University of Toronto academic calendar. Each module is designed to last 8 weeks, but the weekly course schedule is flexible to accommodate individuals’ needs.
Exact course start dates will be specified upon registration.
Individuals’ week-to-week progress will be managed through regular communication with the instructor.
Standard 1 modules may be made available to individuals outside of the coordinated intake cycle dates – contact admin@cif-ifc.org to enquire.

Relevant Content

Basic understanding of growth and yield projections; the applications and limitations of growth and yield on forest management.
Concept of silvics, life cycle, growth, genetics of trees.
Ecological amplitude of plant species and communities.
Factors that influence trees and stands in order to predict future conditions.
Identify, classify and analyze trees and stands.
Influence of tree and stand establishment (natural or artificial), density control, planting, spacing, tree improvement, vegetation control, fertilization, drainage and pruning on stand growth, quality, and ecosystem diversity.
Influence that landforms, landscapes, and surface materials have on trees and groups of trees over time.
Life history of regional tree species.
Plant and tree physiology.