Modiwl DXX-4536:
Urban Forestry

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan School of Natural Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Trefnydd: Dr Eefke Mollee

Amcanion cyffredinol

This module is part of MSc Environmental Forestry, Forestry by DL, Tropical Forestry by DL and Agroforestry and Food Security. This module develops an understanding of the principles and practice of urban forestry around the world. It provides an historical overview of the relationships between trees and cities and its importance as an emerging field of study. It further covers how different disciplines relate to urban forestry and looks at future scenarios of retrofitting the old as well as designing future cities.

Cynnwys cwrs

We explore the unique characteristics of trees in the urban environment. The module begins with an introduction into the relationships between cities and trees by providing a historical overview and classifying the different types of urban forestry. We will then look into the different disciplines related to urban forestry, such as ecosystem services and wellbeing. Before moving on to different tools and techniques that can be used to measure and evaluate urban forestry, as well as looking at management aspects. The module also has guest speakers from the field and provides insights through case studies. In the final unit, we will consider how all the above knowledge can be used to design future cities, addressing issues of retrofitting old cities and designing new sustainable cities.

Summary of course content: - Historical overview of the relationships between trees and cities - Classification of types of urban green - Urban ecology and ecosystem services - Urban green and wellbeing - Urban forestry management and planning - Future cities

Meini Prawf

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Achieve an A grade overall for the module. In addition to the above, be able to present well reasoned arguments for and against particular approaches to planting trees in cities. Present clear evidence of wide reading around the subject and an ability to combine elements of urban forestry in urban designs.

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Be able to demonstrate knowledge of urban forestry concepts and systems with few factual errors, and how the different components interact. Be able to list the various stakeholders. Be able to collate and synthesise material for a case study and present it, orally or in written form, to a descriptive level.

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In addition to above, demonstrate an ability to think critically about the roles of the various stakeholders and the key interactions between people and trees in the urban environment.

Canlyniad dysgu

  1. Be able to combine elements of urban forestry in the design of sustainable future cities.

  2. Show an understanding of the complexities of the urban environment by being able to identify stakeholders in the developments of green cities.

  3. Be able to identify and classify different types of urban forestry.

  4. Be able to evaluate key interactions between people, plants and cities, whether they are ecological, socio-economical or psychological.

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
Forum discussions 30.00
Video assignment 30.00
Proposal of your future city 40.00

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Practical classes and workshops 6
External visit

Apart from a local visit around Bangor, Covid permitting an urban forestry site will be visited, i.e. Merseyside forest or Birmingham. DL students will be encouraged to look up information from their nearest city (or the one they are in) and if possible go for a visit and share their city's greening policy. In the case no physical field trip is possible, alternative arrangements will be made with city authorities.

 8
Lecture

Lectures delivered face-to-face for residential students and on-line via Panopto for distance learning students or online for all. Recordings will also be available via Blackboard. Contact hours will be interactive with plenty of discussions.

 36
Private study

Personal study to support material delivered in lectures, field site visits and seminars.

 150

Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
  • Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
  • Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
  • Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
  • Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
  • Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
  • Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
  • Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
  • Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
  • Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
  • Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

Sgiliau pwnc penodol

  • PS1 Communication skills, covering both written and oral communication with a variety of audiences
  • PS2 Skills in the employment of common conventions and standards in scientific writing, data presentation, and referencing literature
  • PS3 Problem-solving skills, relating to qualitative and quantitative information
  • PS5 Information location and retrieval skills, in relation to primary and secondary information sources, and the ability to assess the quality of information accessed
  • PS7 Basic interpersonal skills, relating to the ability to interact with other people and to engage in teamworking
  • PS8 Time management and organisational skills, as evidenced by the ability to plan and implement efficient and effective ways of working
  • PS11 Problem-solving skills including the demonstration of self-direction, initiative and originality
  • PS6 Information technology skills which support the location, management, processing, analysis and presentation of scientific information
  • SK9 Read and engage with scientific literature
  • SK11. Reading and engaging with scientific literature.
  • SK13. Making oral presentations and writing reports, including critical evaluation.
  • Recognize and apply appropriate theories and concepts from a range of disciplines.
  • Appreciate the interdisciplinary and/or reciprocal nature of relationships within the subject area.
  • Understand the provisional nature of information and appreciate competing and alternative explanations.
  • Appreciation of the complexity and diversity of processes through the study of relevant systems.
  • Apply subject knowledge to the understanding and addressing of problems.
  • Recognize the moral, ethical and social issues relating to the subject.
  • Develop and identify research question(s) and/or hypotheses as the basis for investigation.
  • Consider issues from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
  • Collect, analyse and interpret primary and/or secondary data using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques.
  • Apply appropriate techniques for presenting spatial and/or temporal trends in data.
  • Prepare effective maps, diagrams and visualizations.
  • Engagement with current subject developments and their application.

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