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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.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Session | Second Sub Session | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Continuous assessment (100%), the components vary from year to year but typically include practicals, a presentation, a written critique and a field visit report.
There are no assessments for this course.
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