Learning Outcomes:
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. Describe the approaches that might be taken to minimise any negative effects forests have on water quality; understand the basics of forest recreation, urban forestry and forest roads.
Indicative Module Content:
Tree improvement, including provenance selection. Nursery production systems. Bare-root nursery culture: seed sowing, fertilisation, protection, lifting and storage of nursery stock. Container nursery culture. Estimating stand volume using both the tariff and abbreviated tariff systems, urban forestry, forest and recreation, forest roads, forests and water.