FOREST AND PARK MANAGEMENT
 
Taught in 4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agriculture Optional course tropical vegetal production
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agriculture Applied cell and gene technology
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agriculture Plant and animal production
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection horticulture
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection horticulture Optional course tropical vegetal production
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection horticulture Applied cell and gene technology
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agricultural and food industries Optional course foodstuffs technology
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agricultural and food industries Applied cell and gene technology
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 12.5
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 90.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level specialized
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract?
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Omer MEKERS
Reference BILBIL04K00902
 
Key words
Forestry, parkmanagement

Objectives
In the perspective of an evolution towards a greater importance of the natural environment and of green area's it is important to obtain a good idea of growth, development and management of trees as well in a forest as park or lane situations.
This course intends to give an extension of "ornamental trees" concerning the use of trees in forest environments and in urban conditions as an intensely visited park.


Topics
  • What are forests and parks?
    General definitions , functions of forests and parks; economic, social and ecological aspects
  • Forests and arboriculture in Belgium and Flanders
    Artificial forestation , natural rejuvenation, management of forests, types of forests, wood products
  • Layout and management of parks , tree planting and establishment, maintaining tree health.


Prerequisites
- General Botany
- Horticultural plant growing and techniques.

Final Objectives
- Practical application of Forestmanagement
- Care of parks and urban green zones.

Materials used
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- teacher's course - background information
- scientific & technical literature


Study costs
Cost: 25.0 EUR
± 25 Euro

Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment

Teaching Methods
- lectures - demonstrations - exercises - field work - home study

Assessment
Scoring system : written examination

Lecturer(s)
Omer MEKERS