Course code Arhi4016
Credit points 3
Forest Landscapes
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation18.12.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Māra Urtāne
Dr. phil.
Prior knowledge
Arhi2046, Landscape Architecture Theory I
Arhi3044, Landscape Studies I
Arhi3056, Landscape Architecture Theory II
Arhi3057, Landscape Studies II
Course abstract
Students get basic knowledge in forest landscape analyses, forest planning and design. Course deals with questions in forest design methodology. Practical tasks help to improve and stronghten knowledge.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
The outcome of the study course:
• knowledge about a forest landscape design and specific planting,
• establish skills to use forest design methdology,
• competence to evaluate and plan aesthetical and biological diversity of landscape.
Compulsory reading
1. Bells S., Nikodemus O. Rokasgrāmata meža ainavas plānošanai un dizainam. Rīga: Valsts Meža dienests : LTS International Ltd., 2000. 76 lpp.
Further reading
1. Ainavu aizsardzība. Nozares pārskats rajona plānojuma izstrādāšanai. Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija. Rīga: Jumava, 2000. 92 lpp.
2. Janelis I.M. Latvijas muižu dārzi un parki. Rīga: Neputns, 2010. 303 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Journal of Landscape Architecture (Jola). [tiešsaiste] : European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools (ECLAS). Online ISSN 1862-6033. [skatīts 08.07.2014.]. Pieejams: http://www.jola-lab.eu/www/issues.html