Learning Outcomes:
• Outline the historical development of forestry in Ireland.
• List the key elements of forestry legislation and taxation.
• Explain the interaction between forest policy and agricultural and environmental policy
Forest Policy and Law (FOR40140)
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module provides an outline of forest policy in Ireland. The impact of EU forest policy on Irish forest policy is also considered. The historical development of forestry in Ireland is detailed and the impact of the policy of successive Irish governments on the development of the forestry sector in Ireland is described. The interaction between agricultural and environmental policy and forest policy is outlined. Forestry legislation and forestry taxation is reviewed is detail.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 36 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
| Total | 110 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and studennt presentations. Some task based activityRequirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): Students will give a presentation on a topic assigned by the MC | Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): 2 hour written exam | Week 14 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
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