Forest and Wetland

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for laboratory classes16

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation08.11.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management

Course developer

prof.

Olga Miezīte

Dr. silv.

Course abstract

Study object gives knowledge about forest ecology, typology, methods of sustainable forest management, management peculiarities of wetlands and waterlogged forest, they protection.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

During this course students acquire knowledge about forest stand structure and features, ways of estimation; tasks of forest typology, edaphic rows and methods of estimation; forest exploitation (final felling, thinning, sanitary felling, reconstructive and other felling); types of reforestation; also management and protection of wetlands. After course students can recognize different age and type forest ecosystems, calculate and evaluate dendrometric parameters. Also able to recognize forest edaphic rows and determine appropriate forest growth condition type. Able to find any information about forest stand or other ecosystem, using inventory documentation. Understands management of wetlands. After course students are able to analyze condition of ecosystem data. Take a part in discussions about legislation laws and regulations considering to wetland management and protection, if it is needed.

Compulsory reading

1. Saliņš Z. Mežs-Latvijas nacionālā bagātība. Jelgava, 2002. 248 lpp.
2. Skudra P., Dreimanis A. Mežsaimniecības pamati. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1993. 89 lpp.
3. Mangalis I. Meža atjaunošana un ieaudzēšana. Rīga: Et Cetera SIA, 2004. 455 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. LLU raksti (Proceedings of LAU, www.llu.lv); ISSN 1407-4427.
2. Starptautiskais zinātnisko rakstu krājums "Baltic Forestry"; ISSN 1392-1355.
3. Zinātnisko rakstu krājums "Mežzinātne". [tiešsaiste]. ISSN 1407-270X. [skatīts 05.12.2011.] Pieejams: http://www.silava.lv/Mezzinatne/lejupieladei.aspx

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