Gymnosperms Course
Boost your biological sciences career through the Gymnosperms Course. Master identification of key western conifers, design effective field studies, analyse ecological data, and apply insights to practical conservation and forest management decisions in real-world settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Gymnosperms Course provides a practical overview of western U.S. conifers, covering field identification, taxonomy, study design, and monitoring. Gain skills in collecting ecological data, using statistical and spatial tools, interpreting tree-ring and remote sensing data, and creating conservation strategies for fire, pests, and climate adaptation with hands-on protocols and resources.
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Develop skills
- Design gymnosperm field studies with robust plots, sampling, and data QA/QC.
- Identify western U.S. conifers using key traits, dichotomous keys, and vouchers.
- Analyze gymnosperm data with GLMs, mixed models, SDMs, and demographic tools.
- Apply dendrochronology for ring-width, climate-growth links, and stress signals.
- Develop monitoring plans and strategies for fire, pests, and climate adaptation.
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