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AGEC 4863 - Forest Resource Economics


Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to timber products economics, timber production economics, and products economics as these concepts relate to general forestry principles and the economy. Students understand the importance of timber to Georgia and the U. S. economies. Emphasis on lumber, plywood, and other wood product industries will also be stressed, especially on factors that influence timber production and taxes on timber, lumber, plywood and other wood products. Additionally, timber demand, supply, price, policy and multiple use of timber as they relate to recreation, wildlife, water and watershed management and other uses such as Naval stores will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801  or PSCI 1804 ; ECON 2106