FORE219-11S2 (C) Semester Two 2011

Introduction to Silviculture

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 11 July 2011
End Date: Sunday, 13 November 2011
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 24 July 2011
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 9 October 2011

Description

Classical silviculture systems: autecology; stand development and stand dynamics. Applications of tree physiology to silviculture; environmental ecophysiology; tree/soil relationships. Propagation; tree breeding systems; seed orchards; clonal forestry; molecular techniques in tree breeding.

Prerequisites

BIOL112 and BIOL113, or
FORE111, 131 and 141.

Restrictions

PAMS202, BIOL252, FORE214

Timetable Note

There are three lab/tutorial sessions throughout the semester - timetabled as Fridays from 11 am - 1 pm. The dates will be advised at the commencement of the course.

There is a three-day field trip associated with this course, taking the class to Reefton. Dates are 31 August - 2 September inclusive (during the Term break).

Course Coordinator

For further information see School of Forestry Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Literature Review 20%
Indigenous Forest Management Project 30%
End-of-Year Exam 50%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $747.00

International fee $3,725.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Forestry .

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