BIO 3340 - Dendrology (4)

When Offered: Fall
A study of trees, shrubs, and vines with a focus on plants in the Appalachian region. The class introduces students to methods for identification of woody plants, forest ecology, forest management and landscape assessment. The focus will be on morphological, ecological, and phenological traits useful in identification, use of common and scientific names, distribution, as well as ecological and economical importance.