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FY5802: FOREST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

·         This course explores a number of important forest management topics including the concept of sustainable forest management, forest economics, environmental impact assessment (EIA) and forest health.

·         Students learn about the long history of sustainable forest management – it’s not just a modern idea! – and how forest management plans are developed.

·         Two visits to different forests help students recognise forest management issues in the field.  One visit is hosted by the Regional Manager and the Senior Ecologist of a major forest management company which gives students the opportunity to discuss issues with professional practitioners.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Louise Page

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

To develop an understanding of different approaches to managing forest resources. This module will cover material related to the following: the concept of sustainable forest management; forest management plans; the main approaches to yield control; management for non timber forest products; forest economics and financial criteria used in forest management; and, some important forest pests and diseases and how they may be managed.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Continuous assessment (100%), the components vary from year to year but typically include practicals, a presentation, a written critique and a field visit report.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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