Silviculture

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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This subject introduces the concept of silvicultural systems and how they are applied to forests for satisfying management objectives. On completion of this subject, students should:

• understand the range of silvicultural techniques available for forest ­management;

• understand the application of silvicultural systems to forests;

• be able to assist with the planning and supervision of silvicultural operations in the field; and

• understand the management of plantations and native forests for wood production.

The subject covers:

• forest policy relevant to silviculture;

• silvicultural system design for meeting management objectives;

• implementation of silvicultural designs;

• operational considerations for silvicultural systems; and

• pest, weed and disease management.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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