Module Provider: |
School of Agriculture, Policy and Development |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
PT
Dorward |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
This module aims to provide an overall understanding of the role of forests and woodlands in the rural sector and of how they can be managed and created to meet environmental, aesthetic, recreational and commercial objectives. It also aims to develop understanding of tropical rain forest and plantation management for sustainability and the potential of novel forestry and agroforestry systems. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:
Explain the role of forests and woodlands as commercial enterprises, and as aesthetic, recreational and environmental resources in the rural sector
Outline the nature and influence of government policy on forestry and woodlands in the UK
Describe and explain the main considerations in the design, planning and management of forests/woodlands
Develop (hypothetical) plans for the planting and management of new woodlands for multi-purpose goals
Identify and outline the nature and potential of the main novel forms of forestry and agroforestry currently being developed.
Describe how natural regeneration and its management influences the composition of tropical rain forests
Outline the role of plantation forestry in the tropics and research conducted on its sustainability |
Additional outcomes:
Students will enhance their research and problem solving skills through the development of a woodland plan. |
Outline content:
This module is designed to develop an understanding of the role and management of woodlands and forests. Theory and background to the design and planing of woodland are synthesised through the design of a woodland (as part of project work).
The Lecture Content covers:
Forestry and woodland in the UK - their historical development, main types, factors influencing them, the role of policy
Creating new woodlands and forests - planning for different objectives/uses
Species selection and options, planting materials and the tree nursery
Silvicultural practice - post nursery
The management of existing small woodlands for multi-purpose use
Regeneration in tropical rain forests for diversity
Plantation forestry in the tropics and its sustainability
Novel systems of forestry and agroforestry
The Practical Content covers:
A project in which teams design and develop management plans for an area of woodland. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
There will normally be two 50 minute lectures per week. Students will also visit the site for a proposed woodland as part of the project. Presentations of management plans will be made during the term. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
18 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
2 |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
3 |
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| Total hours |
23 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Students will develop woodland management plans and present them in reports and as poster displays.
Relative percentage of coursework : 30%
Penalties for late submission:
Standard University rule applies: 10% marks deducted for work submitted up to one week late. Work submitted more than one week late will be awarded a zero mark.
Examinations
One hour examination made up of short answer questions and multiple choice.
Relative percentage of examination: 70%
Requirements for a pass: A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements: Re-examination in August/September only. |
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