Forestry

FOR4576Forest Hydrology and Aquatic Habitat3 ch (3C 3L)

This course helps students to develop analytical skills for solving hydrological problems under varying hydro thermal conditions pertaining to best forest management practices and operations. Topics include hydrometric data generation, hydrograph analyses, and the modelling of peak flow of extreme events. The course also introduces tools to assess land-use impacts on slopes, soils, streams and lakes, to protect water quality and aquatic habitats.