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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.
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
I0P70A : Geïntegreerd practicum bos- en natuurbeheer
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
I0P68A : Bosbouw (No longer offered this academic year)
H0H30A : Principles of Silviculture
Is included in these courses of study
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Bioscience Engineering (Leuven)
- Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: landbeheer (Leuven) (Major bos-, natuur- en landschapssystemen) 120 ects.
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering (Leuven) (Major Subject: Forest, Nature and Landscape Systems) 120 ects.
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering (Leuven) (Major Subject: Plant Production Systems) 120 ects.
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering (Leuven) (Major Subject: Plant Production Systems) 120 ects.
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
1 ects. Silviculture in Practice (B-KUL-I0J05a)
Content
Silviculture of specific tree species and tree species mixture are presented, including oak, beech, pine, spruce, poplar and bioenergy production.
Course material
Presentation slides, background literature.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Silviculture (B-KUL-I2U46a)
Explanation
The written exam consists of four questions of which 2 large knowledge questions, 1 question evaluating understanding of terms and concepts, and one text with fill-in fields about the silviculture in practice OLA.
Scoring: the four exam questions count for 1/4 of the points each (20 in total).