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FY5303: TEMPERATE SILVICULTURE: APPLIED FOREST ECOLOGY (2014-2015)

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Course Overview

Current theory and practice of silviculture will be covered in five themes to allow you to explore the science of establishing, maintaining, thinning and regenerating forests.

Weekly lectures will consolidate the growth and development of single trees and of whole forest ecosystems.

Discussions during the lectures will encourage inquiry and informed argument.

One main assignment on a real forest scenario will allow you to demonstrate individual thought and analysis.

Course Details

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

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

This course considers the scientific basis of establishing, maintaining, thinning and regenerating forests within the limits of soils, topography and climate. We will examine forest structure and sites, species choice, production of forest trees, natural regeneration, forest nutrition, sustainability, thinning and stand stability, wood quality, mixed-species forests, silvicultural systems and irregular silviculture. The relationship between silviculture and forest management is emphasised. This is a six week course in the first half session (weeks 18-23). There are three 2-hour sessions per week and a half-day field trip. Assessment is based on an extended assignment (80%) and presentations (20%). Course Aims: The aim is to provide a sound understanding of the theory and application of silviculture involving establishing, maintaining, thinning and regenerating forests within the constraints of soils, topography and climate. The course will introduce students to concepts ranging from the growth and development of single trees to whole forest ecosystems. Main Learning Outcomes: On completion of the course, students should be able to deal with the wide range of silvicultural concepts associated with management of forest stands. Students should have a sound understanding of the theory and practice of silviculture, and to appreciate the link between silviculture and other courses associated with forestry and the natural environment.

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

Assessment is based on one extended assignment (75% of marks) and one presentation (25% of marks).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

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Course Learning Outcomes

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