Overview
Forest
Managementthis course introduces students to the principles and practices of
sustainable forest management. The course covers a range of topics, including
forest inventory, forest economics, and forest policy.The course starts by
introducing students to the basic principles of forest ecology, including the
interactions between trees, soil, water, and wildlife. Students learn how to
identify different tree species and understand their ecological and economic
value.The course then moves on to cover silviculture, which is the practice of
managing forests for timber production. Students learn about the different
techniques used to plant, grow, and harvest trees sustainably, such as
clearcutting, andselective harvesting.Forest inventory is another important
aspect of forest management, and the course covers various methods used to
measure and monitor forest resources. These include remote sensing techniques,
such as satellite imagery, and ground-based methods, such as plot sampling.The
course also covers forest economics, including the economic value of forest
products and the costs and benefits of different forest management strategies.
Students learn how to calculate the net present value of a forest stand and how
to develop a forest management plan that balances economic and ecological
objectives.Finally, the course covers forest policy and governance, including
the role of government agencies and non-governmental organizations in managing
forest resources. Students learn about the different laws and regulations that
govern forest management and the challenges associated with balancing competing
interests and values.Overall, Forest Management is a comprehensive course that
provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage forests
sustainably and responsibly.
Intended learning outcomes
By completing the course, the student will be able to
• Uses scientific methods in
dividing the forest to achieve the purpose of management.
•
Practicing the processes that are conducted to control the specific structure
and growth,
• Employ
the factors that determine the length of the cutting cycle and service
operations on nutrition and response to fertilization in tree groups at
different stages of growth and address the environmental effects of development
applications on trees in groups of equal and unequal age to protect the forest
from harmful biotic and abiotic factors.
• Develops
a plan for permanent and continuous production of all kinds, methods of
achieving it.
• Apply
the means of permanent and continuous production of the forest.
Teaching and learning methods
•Lectures.
• Library & network.
• Panel discussions and
dialogues.
Methods of assessments
·
50% of the total grade
= midterm exams (25% first exam + 25% second exam).
·
50% of the total grade
= final exam (50% Final exam ).
·
Passing score 50%
