This minor will prepare students to work in state, private and federal forest seedling nurseries with the production of conifer and hardwood bareroot and container seedlings used in the reforestation programs throughout North America. Successful graduates of this minor will become knowledgeable in the process of seedling production from seed collection, sowing, cultivation, irrigation, pest management, lifting, packing, storing and outplanting. Along with seedling cultivation, students will also become familiar with the business aspect of running a forest-tree seedling nursery.
Core Minor Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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FORY 5140 | Forest Regeneration and Seedling Production | 3 |
HORT 2240 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
HORT 3000 | Growth and Development of Horticultural Plants | 3 |
ACCT 2810 | Fundamentals Of Accounting | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Restricted Elective Courses - Select any 1 of 3 options