Gymnosperms Course
Boost your career in biological sciences through this Gymnosperms Course. Master identification of key western conifers, design effective field studies, analyse ecological data using advanced tools, and apply insights to conservation, fire management, pest control, and climate adaptation in forest ecosystems. Ideal for researchers and land managers seeking practical expertise.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to western U.S. conifers, covering field identification, taxonomy, study design, and monitoring. Gain skills in collecting ecological data, using statistical and spatial analysis, interpreting tree-ring and remote sensing data, and developing conservation strategies for fire, pests, and climate adaptation with hands-on protocols.
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Develop skills
- Design robust gymnosperm field studies with proper plots, sampling, and data quality checks.
- Identify western U.S. conifers using key traits, keys, and voucher specimens.
- Analyse gymnosperm data with GLMs, mixed models, SDMs, and demographic methods.
- Apply dendrochronology to link ring-widths, climate, and stress indicators.
- Develop action plans for monitoring, fire, pests, and climate adaptation strategies.
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