Module DXX-1003:
Forestry in the Twenty First Century
Forestry in the Twenty First Century 2022-23
DXX-1003
2022-23
School Of Natural Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Tim Pagella
Overview
Global Forests; Climate change; global land-use systems; deforestation; history of the UK forests; Tree Identification and Tree measurement; Silvicultural systems and characteristics; Introduction to forest practice: site classification, establishment to harvesting, and stand stability; Tree biology and growth; primary and secondary meristems; buds, bark and xylem, root structure; Wood and wood-based forest products, non-timber forest products; Wood and its cellular characteristics, an introduction, conifers and angiosperms; Forest biology; root and mycorrhizal interactions; Introduction to forest health; Basic wood science: wood properties and the effect of water on its properties
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Shows a basic knowledge of without major omissions or misunderstanding and in sufficient depth to form a coherent answer, where gradings within the D category (40-49%) would be appropriate.
-good -Shows an intermediate level of understanding, competence and skill with some evidence of additional reading, where gradings within the B and C categories (50-69%) would be appropriate.
-excellent -Shows and advanced and in depth knowledge with extensive use of primary and current literature resources, where gradings within the A category (70+%) would be appropriate.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of wood structure, properties and processing to produce materials fit for purpose
- Evaluate the global value of trees, forests and agroforestry systems. This includes an introduction to the role that trees and woodlands play for a variety of different ecosystem functions (such as climate regulation) and the effects of deforestation, disease and other processes on these benefits.
- Introduction to basic tree biology and wood science (including key structures, growth patterns, and both positive and negative interactions with decomposer organisms )
- Understand the basics of tree ecology and the functions that trees can provide to ecosystems and agroecosystems
- Understand the main features of silvicultural systems (including tree identification, site classification and tree and woodland mensuration practices)
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Tree ID test
Weighting
15%
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Species Report
Weighting
20%
Due date
02/12/2022
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Exam
Weighting
50%
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Site visit summary descriptions
Weighting
15%
Due date
11/11/2022