Introduction to common forest health challenges in the central Appalachians. Identify symptoms associated with common biotic agents (e.g., hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer, chestnut blight, etc.) and abiotic stressors that affect the health of forested ecosystems. Understand and assess the effects these problems have on ecosystem processes and different methods for conserving forest resources while addressing the impacts. Course incorporates components of forest entomology, forest pathology, abiotic stressors, and invasive species.

Introduction to common forest health challenges in the central Appalachians. Identify symptoms associated with common biotic agents (e.g., hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer, chestnut blight, etc.) and abiotic stressors that affect the health of forested ecosystems. Understand and assess the effects these problems have on ecosystem processes and different methods for conserving forest resources while addressing the impacts. Course incorporates components of forest entomology, forest pathology, abiotic stressors, and invasive species.