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Forests of the world, wood energy, conservation and environment.
The objective of the course is to look at forests and forestry in an historical and a global context. Issues discussed will include the interaction between people and forests over the ages; the distribution and classification of forests; the environmental value of forests; forest products; wood as a source of energy; principles of silviculture; and forests and an introduction to forestry in New Zealand.
FORE111, FORE121
This course is block-taught over a five day period (Monday 25th - Friday 29th November inclusive). There will be lectures in the morning, followed by tutorial sessions in the Forestry Undergraduate Computer Laboratory (Rutherford Building) in the afternoon.The course concludes with a compulsory field trip on Saturday 30th November. Details of the timing and location will be advised at the commencement of the course. Transportation is provided by the School of Forestry.
Roger Sands
Jeanette Allen
Please contact the Course Administrator for all queries first.
Assessment comprises exercises set within the tutorial sessions based on the days' learning. All exercises can be completed within the week of the course.
Recommended Reading:Sands, Roger (2005). Forestry in a Global Context, CABIThe text will be available on restricted loan from the Engineering & Physical Sciences Library throughout the duration of the course. Check the EPS Library website for opening hours.
Domestic fee $808.00
International fee $4,025.00
* 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.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 15 people apply to enrol.
For further information see School of Forestry .