FNR 22 - Ecology and Use of Fire in Forest Ecosystems

    Recent Professors
    Ty McCarthy, Daniel Lima Martinez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24–25 students
    Difficulty
    4.8Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to the ecology and management of fire in California landscapes. Selected topics include the effects of fire on vegetation, soils, hydrology, wildlife, air quality, and aesthetics; forest fire behavior and the role of fire suppression; the history and current issues of prescribed burning; the planning and implementation of fuels reduction and prescribed burning programs in selected locations.
    Usually Held
    Sat 12:00pm–3:30pm, Sat 9:40am–11:45am, Wed 1:00pm–3:30pm, Wed 10:30am–12:55pm