A study of renewable natural resources from a holistic and management viewpoint, with a particular emphasis on the economic, policy and ethical dimensions. Topics include history of natural resource conservation and environmentalism in the US; conservation and management of soil, land, landscapes, forests, wildlife, biodiversity, and other resources; and public lands policy and management. Lecture and some field trips. Prerequisite: ENV 1401 and 1404 (BIOL 1503 and ENV 1403 recommended); Junior or Senior standing in Environment & Sustainability major or minor.