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Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
The objective of this course is to gain understanding about the objectives and methods of silviculture in temperate climate zones. The management activities in multifunctional forests are analyzed along the life cycle of a forest stand. It starts with site evaluation, tree species choice, genetic material and stand establishment. Then stand tending techniques are discussed, including thinning and pruning. Subsequently, silvicultural systems are discussed, including classical techniques and more recent trends, such as close to nature and integrated silviculture. Finally, silviculture of specific tree species and tree species mixture are presented, including oak, beech, pine, spruce, poplar and bioenergy production.
Previous knowledge
Previous course in forest ecology or equivalent basic knowledge of biology and ecology.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
I0U46A : Silviculture
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
4 ects. Principles of Silviculture (B-KUL-I0U46a)
Content
The objective of this course is to gain understanding about the objectives and methods of silviculture in temperate climate zones. The management activities in multifunctional forests are analyzed along the life cycle of a forest stand. It starts with site evaluation, tree species choice, genetic material and stand establishment. Then stand tending techniques are discussed, including thinning and pruning. Subsequently, silvicultural systems are discussed, including classical techniques and more recent trends, such as close to nature and integrated silviculture.
Course material
Presentation slides, background literature.
Is also included in other courses
Evaluation
Evaluation: Principles of Silviculture (B-KUL-H2H30a)
Explanation
Written exam. The exam consists of three questions of which 2 large knowledge questions and 1 question evaluating understanding of terms and concepts.
Scoring: the three exam questions count for 1/3 of the points each (20 in total).