Forest EcologyPart of the Applied Environmental Science Program
Hands on
Applied Learning
in a Natural Laboratory
One of a suite of all-day classes we offer exploring ecological processes, community structure, and biotic and abiotic relationships
Study Unique Ecosystems
Old Growth Forests
Boreal Wetlands
ecosystem Processes
Forest Encroachment
Climate Change
Forest Regeneration
ELEVATIONAL GRADIENTS
Forest Fire and Natural Disturbance
Dendroecology
The science of using tree-rings to answer ecological questions related to growth, population structure, insects and disease, fire history, and climate change
Learn how to sample forest structure and conduct scientific research
Identify tree species
Learn about the Wood Products Industry
Sustainable forestry
forest management Planning
And so much more!
The Center for Earth and Environmental Science at suny plattsburgh and the William H. Miner Institute