LNAK10064U Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems
MSc Programme in Forest and Nature Management
MSc Programme in Agriculture
MSc Programme in Forest Ecosystems, Nature and Society
(SUFONAMA)
Through lessons and case studies of relevant ecosystems (e.g.
forests, heath lands, dunes, and mires) system and restoration
ecological aspects will be thoroughly read:
System ecology: The ecosystem concept; succession and disturbances;
biogeochemical cycling of nutrients; the hydrological cycle;
undisturbed soils; carbon sequestration and turn-over of organic
material; biodiversity; wild life ecology;
Restoration ecology: Ecological restoration of damaged ecosystems;
management effects on nutrients and water; grazing ecology and game
management; cultural/historical ecology; nature-based management of
forests and other semi-natural ecosystems, habitat conservation and
protection.
1) Knowledge
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in systems ecology of forest and
relevant natural and semi natural ecosystems. Focus will be on
functionality, structure, biogeochemistry, biodiversity, hydrology,
succession, disturbance and interactions between ecosystems
Understand ecosystem processes and how they can be influenced by
management
Understand principles for ecosystem restoration
Explain key theories and methodologies for management of forests
and other semi-natural ecosystems
Explain the principles of sustainable use, protection and
stewardship of forests and other semi-natural areas
Identify possibilities/limitations in relation to human
intervention and climate change
2) Skills:
Analyse specific ecosystems – structures and processes
Apply methods for ecosystem management
Develop long-term strategies, operational targets and specific
plans for sustainable use and protection of forests and other
semi-natural ecosystems
Assess implications of human interventions and climate change on
ecosystem functioning
Analyse problems and communicate solutions in report writing
3) Competences:
Define potentials for developments of forests and other
semi-natural terrestrial ecosystems according to different
management goals
Develop and evaluate methods and plans for management
Adapt principles and select tools to implement such plans
Cooperate effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural groups
within a group project.
Transfer knowledge into operational plans
Relevant textbooks and selected scientific papers
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 5
- Excursions
- 100
- Lectures
- 100
- Preparation
- 107
- Project work
- 100
- Total
- 412
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- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 20 minutes...
- Exam registration requirements
Approval of 3 reports out of 4
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
- Re-exam
Re-submission of 3 out og 4 reports, oral examination, 20 min. Re-submission and approval of reports no later than two weeks before the examination.
Criteria for exam assesment
fulfillment of learning outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- LNAK10064U
- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedule
- A And B
- Course capacity
- 40 students
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Natural Resources and Environment
Contracting department
- Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management
Course responsibles
- Jørgen Bo Larsen (jbl@ign.ku.dk)
- Karsten Raulund-Rasmussen (krr@ign.ku.dk)