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Basic Concepts of Forestry
Engineering & Construction
This course aims to offer a better understanding of the importance, management, and preservation of forests. We cover fundamental concepts and vocabulary related to forests, including their global significance. Additionally, we explore methods for controlling forest diseases and achieving silvicultural management objectives. We then analyse tree measurements and consider forests from a socioeconomic perspective.
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Basic Concepts of Forestry
Discover why forests are important for our ecological sustainability and biodiversity in this free online course.
This course aims to offer a better understanding of the importance, management, and preservation of forests. We cover fundamental concepts and vocabulary related to forests, including their global significance. Additionally, we explore methods for controlling forest diseases and achieving silvicultural management objectives. We then analyse tree measurements and consider forests from a socioeconomic perspective.
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10 Lessons
Importance of Forest
In this module, we will provide the history, importance, and evolution of forests. Furthermore, we explain how forests regulate climate and how to protect them. We also explore and gain a comprehensive understanding of tree anatomy, forest soil health, and water movement in forest ecosystems.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to Forestry
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3.Forest Ecology and Biodiversity
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4.Silviculture and Forest Management
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5.Forest Mensuration and Inventory
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6.Forest Socioeconomics and Policy
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7.Urban and Recreational Forestry
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8.Forest Conservation and Climate Change
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9.Special Topics in Forestry
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10.Lesson Summary
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