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FY4005: FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Over two weeks of field work in the forest allows you to explore the function of a forest from stand to landscape level.

Use of spreadsheets will improve your confidence in data handling and analysis.

The main assignment in the form of a forest management plan allows you to demonstrate your skills aimed at a professional standard.

The mixture of science and management offers you a unique range of skills required by employers

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 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

Forest management plans are a central feature of forest management. They define the objectives of management for a forest or part of a forest, and set out a programme of activities for a fixed period of time, usually five years. Forest management plans comprise long and short term management objectives, description of the forest, overview of past management practices, the planning structure and management prescriptions to be adopted, prescriptions for environment and protection and a financial forecast for the plan period.

Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


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

1st Attempt: 100% coursework (a management plan). Resit: Resubmission of coursework (a management plan) 100%.

Formative Assessment

A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during discussion and tutorial sessions.

Feedback

There is a two hour long feedback session when the students can see their plans complete with comments by the first marker. These are discussed both within the class setting and at the individual level if requested.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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