ENV3647

Forest Management (6 points)

(SCI)

Leader: Dr Wendy Wright

Offered:
Malaysia First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Topics covered include the anatomy and physiology of trees, forest classification and uses, threats to sustainability of natural forest ecosystems, silvicultural techniques, plantation forest systems, and general management strategies for natural and plantation forests.

Assessment: Written assignments: 40% + Examination: 60%

Contact Hours: Three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week, plus an average of approximately 2 hours practical exercises per week (including field excursions and assignment work)