Course code MežZP006
Credit points 1.50
Forest Science
Total Hours in Course40
Date of course confirmation08.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Course developer
Imants Liepa
Dr. habil. biol.
Course abstract
The Forest Science involves the Forest Ecology and Forest Typology. The main aim of this study course is to consolidate theoretical competence at the ecosystem level, to adopt the knowledge practically for typological unit identification and evaluation of typological causality for forest management measures.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students strengthen their theoretical knowledge on forest ecosystem structure, function, classification and management of typological dependence. Students acquire the ability to independently determine the Latvian forest type taxonomic units. After teaching practice students are competent to assess the forest management measures planning and implementation of compliance with the conditions of forest ecology.
Compulsory reading
1. Liepa I., Mauriņš A., Vimba E. Ekoloģija un dabas aizsardzība. Rīga: Zinātne, 1991. 303 lpp.
2. Biotopu rokasgrāmata. ES aizsargājamie biotopi Latvijā. Rīga: Preses nams, 2000. 160 lpp.
Further reading
1. Meža enciklopēdija. Pirmais sējums, 2003. Galvenais redaktors J. Broks. Rīga: Zelta Grauds, 2003. 368 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Lauksaimniecības Universitāte. Raksti. ISSN: 1407-4427.
2. Zinātnisko rakstu krājums "Mežzinātne". ISSN: 1407-270X.