Silviculture & Forest Dynamics

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

First week at the Creswick Campus, second week in the field.

Please note that this subject has a pre-teaching period and during this times students will be required to read materials provided via LMS.

Students are expected to undertake additional study of at least one hour for each hour of contact. Total Time Commitment: 170 hours

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. This course requires all students to enrol in subjects where they must actively and safely contribute to field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Disability Liaison http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ students email: disability-liaison@unimelb.edu.au

This subject presents the science of the growth and development of trees and stands as it affects the production of different forest goods and environmental services. The subject covers the principles of forest dynamics and the practice of forest types for varying objectives, wildlife habitat, water yield and timber production.

On completion of this subject, students should have an advanced understanding of:

• The dynamics and growth of forests and different stages of stand development.
• The effects of site, climatic and soil factors and interactions among species on forest stand development and productivity.
• The design of silvicultural pathways for specific forest management objectives.

One major report (2500 words) 50% and a practical work book (2500 words) 50% - due 07/08/2015.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.