Advanced Diploma in Forest Management
Learn about the ecological benefits of forests and the processes involved in effectively managing them.
Description
In this free Forest Management certification course, you will learn the best scientific approaches to managing and sustaining different kinds of forests. Learn about the ecological benefits and value of a forest that serve as motivating factor to manage these natural resources. The course discusses the various forest classes and their properties. You will discover the consumptive and non-consumptive value of a forest as well as environmental benefits of the forest.
Next, you will study the science of silviculture and ecological succession, which explains how forests come about. Soil profiles and Soil types will also be discussed in this section. You will learn about the various types of soils, their properties and their individual benefits and uses. You will also learn about the different nutrient cycles and their environmental importance. Thereafter, the various kinds of tree forms, tree attributes and the different techniques that can be used in their measurement will be examined. You will be shown how a forest survey can be carried out and the tools that can be used to carry out such surveys. How trees and forest in general can be protected against common threats such as fires will be discussed, along with forest laws which highlight the provisions that have been made available to protect a forest.
Finally, you will learn about the various silvicultural systems and practices that can be implemented in forest management. The latest trends in forestry, such as social forestry and wildlife conservation will be covered along with the threats that they face. This course will interest students studying forestry and any related courses. It will also be beneficial to those who simply want to broaden their knowledge on the procedures of forest conservation. Why wait, start this course today and obtain Advanced Diploma in Forest management.
Start Course NowModules
Introduction to Forest Management
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Introduction to Forest Management - Learning Outcomes
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Forest Definitions
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Classification of Forests
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Value of Forests
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Introduction to Forest Management - Lesson Summary
Basics of Silviculture
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Basics of Silviculture - Learning Outcomes
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Silviculture
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Plant Growth Factor
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Ecological Succession
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Basics of Silviculture - Lesson Summary
Forest Soils
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Forest Soils - Learning Outcomes
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Soil and Soil Profile
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Major Soil Types
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Nutrient Cycles
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Forest Soils - Lesson Summary
Forest Mensuration
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Forest Mensuration - Learning Outcomes
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Tree Form
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Measurement of Tree Attributes
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Measurement of Tree height
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Forest Mensuration - Lesson Summary
Advanced Diploma in Forest Management - First Assessment
Forest Surveying
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Forest Surveying - Learning Outcomes
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Classical Tools
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Photogrammetry
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LIDAR
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Forest Surveying - Lesson Summary
Forest Protection
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Forest Protection - Learning Outcomes
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Kinds of Threats
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Forest Fire
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Forest Law
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Forest Protection - Lesson Summary
Silvicultural Management
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Silvicultural Management - Learning Outcomes
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Regeneration
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Silvicultural Systems
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Clear Felling System
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Silvicultural Management - Lesson Summary
Silvicultural Systems
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Silvicultural Systems - Learning Outcomes
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Shelterwood System
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Variations of The Shelterwood System
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Selection System and Irregular Shelterwood System
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Silvicultural Systems - Lesson Summary
Advanced Diploma in Forest Management - Second Assessment
Logging and Yield
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Logging and Yield - Learning Outcomes
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Logging and Processing
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Growing Stock and Increment
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Yield and Sustained Yield
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Logging and Yield - Lesson Summary
Silvicultural Practices
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Silvicultural Practices - Learning Outcomes
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Seed Collection and Treatment
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Nursery Techniques
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Planting and Tending
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Silvicultural Practices - Lesson Summary
Newer Trends in Forestry
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Newer Trends in Forestry - Learning Outcomes
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Non-Timber Forest Produce
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Social Forestry and Tribal Welfare
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Conservation of Wild Animals
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Newer Trends in Forestry - Lesson Summary
Revision in Forest Management
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Revision in Forest Management - Learning Outcomes
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Revision in Forest Management Practices
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Revision in Forest Surveying, Protection and Silviculture
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Revision in Silvicultural Practices and Newer Trends in Forestry
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Revision in Forest Management - Lesson Summary
Advanced Diploma in Forest Management - Third Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
Discuss the practices involved in Forest Management
Outline the objectives of silviculture
Describe the process of soil formation
- State the theories of tree form
- Discuss the rules for measuring the diameter of a tree
- Identify the stages of forest surveying
Explain the process of logging and processing
Discuss the methods of yield regulation
Outline the classes of Non-timber forest products
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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