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On completion of this module students should be able to: Explain the approaches that might be taken to improve forest productivity through genetic manipulation or other tree improvement methods. Describe the main steps involved in culturing tree seedlings in bare-root and container nurseries to produce high quality planting stock. Estimate the volume of a stand of trees using both the tariff and abbreviated tariff systems.
Indicative Module Content:Forest genetics and tree improvement, including provenance selection. Seed dormancy and pretreatments used to break dormancy. Nursery production systems. Bare-root nursery culture: seed sowing, fertilisation, protection, lifting and storage of nursery stock. Container nursery culture. Planting stock quality. Estimating stand volume using both the tariff and abbreviated tariff systems.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Tutorial | 12 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 35 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 123 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Not yet recorded. |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback provided to class following in-class exams and individual feedback provided when requested.
Name | Role |
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Professor Aine Ni Dhubhain | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |