Teaching

The UConn Forest is used by a wide variety of courses from across the university covering a broad array of topics and levels. The UConn Forest endeavors to support the use of the forest by a broad array of students and provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for student from a variety of backgrounds and interests.

  • If your course uses the forest please use this link to tell us about your class: UConn Forest Teaching Survey
  • If you would like to use the forest for your course but want to discuss options and locations or are interested in collecting or manipulating something within the forest please get in touch with us by email at uconnforestry@uconn.edu

 

    List of courses that use the UConn Forest (non exhaustive):

    • Dendrology
    • Forest Ecology
    • Exurban Silviculture
    • Forest Management
    • Watershed Hydrology
    • Natural Resources Measurements
    • Geomatics
    • Wetlands Biology and Conservation
    • Watershed Hydrology
    • Ecosystem Science and Management

    UConn Forest Features, Facilities, and Resources available for use by courses:

    • Forest stands of various ages and with variable species composition
    • Fenton River and tributary streams
    • Forested and non-forested wetlands
    • Outdoor classroom
    • Well field
    • Forestry Crew