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Forest Regeneration

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Course abstract

Study work includes the most important reforestation and afforestation aspects: tree species, restoration type, stand composition, thickness selection, applied forest reproductive material type, identification. There is analyzed soil preparation applications of the technique, prepared technological schemes and work timetable. Judged necessary crop protection and maintenance measures prior to their growing years. There is carried out reforestation and afforestation work economic evaluation.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Within the framework of the course students will gain knowledge about the most important reforestation and afforestation aspects. After the carring out the study work students are competent to justify the most appropriate type of forest regeneration, species composition, thickness, necessity of clearing. Students are able to calculate the reforestation and afforestation economic indicators and know the most important factors influencing these traits.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Choice of type (method) of regeneration and target species in a specific situation, justification of the choice. 4 h
2. Selection of the type of use of the afforested area and the target species in a specific situation, justification of the choice.4 h
3. Preparation of soil preparation scheme depending on the used equipment and other conditions. Calculation of soil preparation costs and its components.4 h
4. Preparation of a description of the regeneration and afforestation management regime and protection measures in the first 4 years in a specific situation. 4 h
5. Calculation of the costs of establishment and maintenance of young stand and a calendar plan of the works (work flow chart)4 h
6. Calculation of the expected economic gain from the regenerated / afforested stand during the rotation period, factors influencing it. 4 h
7. Preparation and presentation of course work. 16 h

Requirements for awarding credit points

Course work prepared and defended. Electronic or printed copy of the prepared presentation 10(+5)min.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Student independently follows the plan of the course work and ensures it timely completion.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Evaluation in 10 grade scale, 50% - evaluation of the presentation, defending the choices and methodology, 50% - evaluation of accuracy and precisions of the written text of course work.

Compulsory reading

Mangalis I. Meža atjaunošana un ieaudzēšana. Rīga: Et Cetera, 2004. 455 lpp.
Zālītis P., Jansons J. Mērķtiecīgi izveidoto kokaudžu struktūra. Salaspils : Latvijas Valsts Mežzinātnes institūts "Silava", 2009. 80 lpp.
Zālītis P. Mežkopības priekšnosacījumi. Rīga: LVMI "Silava": Et cetera, 2006. 220 lpp

Further reading

https://foresteurope.org (publications, indicators, definitions)

Periodicals and other sources

Baltic Forestry ISSN 1392-1355
New Forests ISSN: 0169-4286