FORE618-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Wood Science

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

A key management objective of forestry is the production of wood. The course provides the student with an understanding of the chemical and biological basis of the material properties of wood, how forestry can control these and the concept of wood quality. This course will have a focus on fast-growing short-rotation plantation species and tropical timber.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval by the Head of School.

Restrictions

FORE327, ENFO327

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 12:00 - 14:00 Rehua 702
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00 Beatrice Tinsley 112
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lab A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 10:00 - 12:00 Forestry 152
20 Jul - 16 Aug
7 Sep - 20 Sep
Workshop A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 10:00 - 12:00 John Britten 117 HP Seminar Room
13 Jul - 19 Jul
17 Aug - 23 Aug
21 Sep - 18 Oct

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,344.00

* 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 .

All FORE618 Occurrences

  • FORE618-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026