Fall 2026 · University of the South 

An advanced study of the principles and practices used to establish, develop, and manage forest stands. The course emphasizes how stand structure, regeneration, competition, growth, and disturbance interact with management objectives, with students applying silvicultural concepts through field exercises and quantitative analysis. 

Spring 2026 · University of the South

An examination of the ecology, management, and human dimensions of tropical forests. The course addresses tropical forest structure and diversity, forest degradation, planted forests, agroforestry, land-use change, carbon storage, and conservation policy dimensions of tropical forest management through readings, case studies, and discussion.

Spring 2026 · University of the South

A field-oriented course focused on the principles and practices of forest and watershed restoration across North America. Topics include forest inventory and mensuration, watershed processes, disturbance, invasive species, site preparation, natural regeneration, monitoring, adaptive management, and restoration planning, with students applying these concepts through field exercises and development of a restoration plan.

Fall 2025 · University of the South

An introduction to forestry and forest management, covering tree structure and function, forest ecology, silviculture, forest measurement, forest products, resource management, and forest policy. The course combines classroom instruction with field and laboratory work in tree identification, forest succession, soils, navigation, forest measurement, and professional forestry practices.

Spring 2026 · University of the South

A senior capstone centered on developing a forest management plan for the University’s Domain; Compartment 6, a roughly 163-acre mixed-hardwood forest.The project combined forest inventory, stand assessment, silvicultural planning, and economic analysis to develop practical management recommendations. 

Teaching team: Dr. Scott Torreano, Dr. Thomas Powell, and Dr. Thomas Harris. 

SCHEDULED Spring 2027 · University of the South

An applied study of wood as a biological and renewable material, linking tree growth and silvics to wood anatomy, material properties, and end use. Students develop skills in gross and microscopic wood identification while examining how anatomical structure influences strength, durability, defects, and product performance across lumber, panels, pulp and paper, and engineered wood products.