Learning Outcomes
Learning the principles / rules governing adaptive forest management in practice and more specifically:
Ability to develop mathematical models of evolution and dynamics of forest ecosystems
Ability to design alternative forest / management plans using mathematical models
Ability to develop and benchmark alternative management plans based on adaptive forest management models.
Course Content (Syllabus)
Adaptive forest management
Α dynamic approach to forest management in which the effects of treatments and decisions are continually monitored and used, along with research results, to modify management on a continuing basis to ensure that objectives are being met’’
Canadian Forest Service, 2009
CONTENTS
1. Introduction - Presentation of the course
3. The management / stand map
4. Calculation of stand types and characteristics of the study area
5. Adaptive management and the role of recurring forest inventories
6. Assessment of key climatic parameters in adaptive management
7. Development of mixed stand management models in the context of adaptive management
8. Design of management measures based on mixed-stand management models