Students study the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of forests, with particular focus on the impact of society as a whole and the impact individuals have had on forests.
Students investigate forest ecosystems and explain the structure and function of trees in relation to life processes. Students also learn to identify factors that determine the distribution of forests, as well as research forest regions of Canada with an emphasis on specific species.
Students interpret information from different types of visual data representations used in the forest industry.
Students examine past and present uses of Canada’s forests, and how research and technology impact forest management.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students examine the Land-use Framework and the Alberta Land Stewardship Act as they relate to forestry to understand what measures are being taken to promote environmental stewardship. Note: Although this course involves analyzing the impact of lifestyle on forests, the major emphasis is on active participation through protection and stewardship (e.g., commitment and empowerment through personal and shared actions).
Students research agencies and structures used to manage forested lands in Alberta and explain Alberta’s forest management goals.
Students are introduced to basic forest measurement skills used in basic statistical analysis and data compilation for a forested region.
Students examine sustainable forest management plans and the process of harvesting and using forest resources.
Students examine Alberta’s current forest management goals and explore the current management practices used to address these goals.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation.
Students analyze current local and global issues and trends in forest management, and demonstrate individual and shared actions that foster environmental stewardship.
Students build on measuring skills through researching and examining current forest inventory practices and demonstrating appropriate strategies for sampling the fibre and nonfibre value of forests.
Students examine current and emerging research and development in the forest industry.
Students investigate the interrelationships among soil, water, air, trees and the environment and explain how forests change over time as a result of these interrelationships.
Students demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to establish, grow and harvest tree crops.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation.