ACE 190 Temperate Rainforest Ecology
4 Credits

This course focuses on the ecology of the North Coast temperate rainforest. It will introduce the concept of plant associations, forest types, and Biogeoclimatic zoning. Emphasis will be placed on tree, shrub and plant identification at the species level. Learners will also be introduced to the physical, chemical, and biological properties, analysis, and classification of soils with emphasis on factors which influence plant growth. Fish and forest interactions and the management issues surrounding these resources will also be discussed in a holistic fashion. Learners will explore the deep connections between the temperate rainforest ecosystem and the Indigenous Peoples in the North Coast, with emphasis on the forest stewardship practices of local First Nations.

Prerequisites
English Studies 11 or English First Peoples 11 or equivalent and Life Sciences 11 or equivalent

Transfer Credits
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