To learn to recognize the different forms of management and silvicultural treatments in the forest. Understanding which factors influence the growth of plants and of the forest and how humans can intervene on these parameters.
Teaching Methods
Class lessons and field visits in forests.
Further information
Attendance of lessons is not compulsory but strongly recommended.
Type of Assessment
Oral examination.
Course program
Recognition of forms of government and silvicultural treatments; recognition and understanding of the factors that regulate the growth of individual trees and of the forest ecosystem; understanding of how the different management forms can affect these parameters and their consequences on wood production.