FOR 253 Forest Policy and Resource Management. This course explores the policies governing forest management in BC, the rights to harvest timber, the tenure system, appraisals and value of timber, elements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and other relevant policy, legislation, and regulation. The course will also investigate contract agreements, economic concepts, financial analysis and allowable cut determination and their applications to forest management activities.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 1 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the purpose, structure and general terms and conditions of the timber tenure system in BC
- Identify and comprehend the components of Forest Stewardship Plans, Cutting Permits and Site Plans
- Perform economic analyses in the context of stumpage appraisal and timber operability
- Effectively find and use relevant forest legislation and policy
- Comprehend the BC timber appraisal system
- Understand the Market Pricing System and the role of BC Timber Sales in making it functional
- Describe major components of the Forest and Range Practices Act and how this legislation has influenced forestry practices in BC
- Describe the scope and intent of some key regulations under the Forest Act, Forest and Range Practices Act and Forest Planning and Practices Regulation
- Describe the processes and linkages involved in Forest Stewardship Plans, Cutting permits, and Site Plans
- Understand Annual Allowable Cuts, timber supply, and economic analysis and be able to describe the relationship between all three
- Understand the concept of value added and the issues surrounding it in BC
- Understand the arguments surrounding the topic of raw log exports in BC
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.