Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student:
-knows the factors and processes influencing the regeneration ecology of forests and is able to apply this information when choosing the regeneration method
-knows different regeneration methods, is able to choose a suitable regeneration method for a forest stand and make a regeneration plan
-knows how to evaluate the quality of forest regeneration in theory and in practice
-knows the principles of forest tree breeding as well as the seed and plant production
-knows the regulations of Forest Act, recommendations and forest certification criteria concerning forest regeneration
-knows the environmental effects of forest regeneration and the means to control thems

Content (course unit)

Regeneration maturity and defining it in practice, forest regeneration methods, forest regeneration quality and its evaluation, effects of forest regeneration in water and soil ecosystems and minimizing them in practical operations, Basics of forest tree breeding, seed and plant production.

Assessment scale

0-5