Rangeland and forest ecology
course deals with the ecological factors affecting the rangelands and describes
rangeland ecosystem and its components, characteristics and (structure and function).
The course covers the pathways of energy flow in the rangelands, food chains
and, as well as the stages, characteristics and types of ecological succession.
During this course, the student also studies the effects of environmental
factors on forest distribution and the relationship of forest trees with biotic
factors, in addition to studying forest tree stands, their ecology: how they
are distributed, and the causes for their variation.
Upon
completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the impact of ecological factors on rangelands and
describe the components, characteristics and functions of the rangeland ecosystem.
- show the flow pathways of energy and matter
in a rangeland ecosystem.
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Describe the ecological succession, its stages, characteristics and types.
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Explain the effect of light, temperature, and precipitation on the growth and
distribution of forest trees.
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Describe tree assemblages, their ecology, and methods of distribution and
forest trees establishment.
