NRSC 3110

Students will develop an appreciation for grassland ecology principles, with a focus on BC grasslands and incorporating BC traditional ecological knowledge. Key concepts include grassland characteristics and ecology, plant physiology, succession, assessment theories, monitoring of grassland, shrubland and savanna ecosystems, and grassland plant identification skills including traditional uses and names of grassland plants. Students will become familiar with management techniques and how these influence grassland plant communities including Indigenous ways of life.