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Explain the basic principles of sustainable forest management. Carry out a range of financial and economic calculations as used in the strategic, tactical and operational decision-making in commercial forest management. Recognise the significance of the range of market and non-market values in the management of specific forest resources. Select and evaluate potential management options aimed at specific management objectives.
Indicative Module Content:Concept and criteria for forest management, land classification, forests as capital, inflation, forest investment, uneven and even age management, optimal timber stocking, risk analysis, forest valuation, growth and yield models, multiple use forestry
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
Total | 110 |
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Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: In-class exam | Week 12 | No | Graded | No | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: 3 assignments | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
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