REN R 249 - Wildland Fire Science and Management

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Principles of forest fire science and management in Canadian forest ecosystems. Introduction to fire science fundamentals and their applications. Topics include fire as a natural disturbance process, mechanisms of fire ignition and spread, fire weather, fire behaviour and fuel management. Models, systems, analytical techniques and policies used to support fire management are explored.

REN R 449 - Fire Management Planning

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-1.5)

Problem solving, decision making and planning in relation to wildland fire management. Integration of fire management planning into broader forest management, land management, and community protection planning efforts. Application of models and related tools. Prerequisites: (REN R 201 or EAS 221) and (REN R 249 or REN R 340).

REN R 549 - Fire Management Planning

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-1.5)

Problem solving, decision making and planning in relation to wildland fire management. Integration of fire management planning into broader forest management, land management, and community protection planning efforts. Application of models and related tools. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 449 or REN R 740. Prerequisites: 3 units in GIS or geomatics recommended.