Integrated vegetation management uses an understanding of plant ecology to manage vegetation in a variety of effective, economical and environmentally responsible ways to manage weeds in agricultural and horticultural settings. You are introduced to the classification, importance, growth and dispersal of weeds and invasive plant species. Identification of common Western Canadian weeds are emphasized. Strategies and techniques are discussed for the cultural, biological, chemical, and mechanical management of weeds and invasive species.
Credits: 4.00