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Management of Forest Resources II

Course developers

Prior knowledge

MežZ5043, Management of Forest Resources I

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in management theory and practice in the forest sector, to analyze the role of management and its impact on the development of the organization.
Students gain in-depth knowledge of management theories, their development and practice, organizational culture and the basic principles of strategic management. Understands management functions, styles, is able to recognize and apply them in practice, analyze their impact on the development of the organization. Is able to evaluate the principles and performance of the organization's management.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge
The master's student knows the basic principles of management of the forest sector. There is an understanding of the components that make up forest resources, their management structure. Type of examination – test.
Skills
As a result of the course, the master's student is able to formulate his opinion on the perspectives of the development of the forest industry. thinking. Type of test – demonstration of skills during the analysis of various situations.
Competences
The master's student is competent to independently evaluate and analyze the management principles of forest management organizations and structures and their impact on the organization's performance.

Course Content(Calendar)

1.Real estate management
2. Forest selection in the context of forest adaptation and climate change
3. Opportunities to increase added value and the latest in forestry (lecture 2 h)
4. Reforestation and maintenance (lecture 2 h)
5. Forest protection and fire fighting (lecture 2 h)
6. Scientific development of forestry (lecture 2 h)
7. Current research in forestry (lecture 2 h)
8. Landscapes and ecological perspectives in forest ecosystems (lecture 2 h)
9. Landscapes and ecological perspectives in forest ecosystems (practical work 4 h)
10. Non-timber forest values (lecture 2 h)
11. Subsoil, their management (lecture 2 h)
12. Forest use and its role in forest management (lecture 1 h)
13.Manufacture and supply of wood products (practical work 4 h)
14.Manufacture and supply of wood products (lecture 1 h)
15. Development trends of the use of wooden structures and design (lecture 1 h)
16. The latest generation of wood processing technologies, its application and provided opportunities (lecture 1 h)
17. The role of forest management organizations in accounting and maintenance of various forest resources. Balance of forest resources (lecture 1h)
18. Forest management organizations, their division, structure. 16 h (8 lec + 8 pr.w.)
19. The nature and importance of management today. 16 h (8 lec+8 pr.w.).
20. Analysis of different types of management, their application in practice. 16 h (8 lec. + 8 pr.w.)
21. Good practice of forest management principles in the EU, LV, situation analysis 16 h (8 lec. + 8 pr.w)

Requirements for awarding credit points

Students must attend at least 75% of the classes, prepare and defend their independent work, participate and speak in the seminar classes, and at the end of the course you must have a successfully written test.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Independent preparation for knowledge control by studying specialized literature and using learning resources available within the study course in the e-study environment.
Analysis of concepts and situations.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

After studying the course, the student:
knows about the latest trends in the forest sector and management of companies in the sector (practice).
knows how to formulate his opinion on the perspectives of the development of the forest sector. (practice d.) responsible complex analysis of the processes taking place in the forest sector. (practice d.)
All independent tasks must be developed, successfully written test. Exam.

Compulsory reading

Forest Ecology and Management. ISSN: 0378-1127
European Journal of Forest Research. ISSN: 1612-4669 Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research. ISSN: 0282-7581
Baltic Forestry. ISSN: 1392-1355
Praude V., Menedžments. Rīga: Burtene 2012. 1. d.; 2. d.
Caune J., Dzedons A. , Stratēģiskā vadīšana. Rīga: Lidojoša zivs. 2009.
Long J.M. Management and Leadership Skills that Affect Small Business Survival: a Resource Guide for Small Businesses Everywhere: London, New York: Anthem Press, 2019.
Ešenvalde I. Pārmaiņu vadība. Rīga: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2007.

Further reading

Šarmers K.O. U teorija: vadība no topošās nākotnes. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
Līderības fenomens Latvijā. Lit. red. (Oskars Lapsiņš), SIA O.D.A, 2008.
Dāvidsone G. Organizāciju efektivitātes modelis . / Rīga: , Organization Development Academy, 2008. Ir LBTU FB 3 eks.
Blančards K., Džonsons S. Efektīvas vadības noslēpumi. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2008.
Pīlēns U., Mans uzņēmēja kods. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, . Izdots: 2018.
Malachowsky S. Project Team Leadership and Communication. Rochester, NY: Lintwood Press, 2018.

Periodicals and other sources

Dienas Bizness: nedēļas laikraksts: ISSN 1407-2041
European Journal of Management and Business Economics: ISSN 2444-8451
Elsevier data bases:
Datubāze ScienceDirect journals LBTU tīklā. Pieejams: https://ezproxy.llu.lv/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/
Datubāze Scopus LBTU tīklā: Pieejams: http://ezproxy.llu.lv/login?url=https://www.scopus.com/
www.zm.gov.lv
www.silava.lv

Notes

Compulsory study course for the academic master's study program "Forest Science"