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Selected Topics of Multifunctional Forest Management
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:15
Abstract
This optional course builds on the course "Multifunctional Forest Management". It explains and illustrates the 3 most important management systems, i.e. "Swiss Femelschlag", single-tree selection ("Plenterwald") and continuous-cover-forestry ("Dauerwald") systems. In 9 full-day excursions, basic knowledge is presented, illustrated on concrete objects in the forest and put into practice.
Objective
Illustrate and consolidate acquired knowledge of multifunctional forest management, especially regarding "Swiss Femelschlag system", "Unevenaged management system (Plenterwald)" and continuous-cover-forestry ("Dauerwald") management system.
Content
Swiss Femelschlag system. Planning of multifunctional management in Swiss Femelschlag system. Unevenaged management in spruce, fir and beech forests. Transformation of even-aged into uneven-aged systems in spruce, fir, beech forests. Continuous-cover-forestry system in broadleaved forets - opportunities and limits.
Resources
Lecture Notes
NoneLecture notes and documents will be provided
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
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Selected Topics of Multifunctional Forest Management
9 full-day excursions in the forest.
The excursions will be held in English and German.
The excursions in spring semester 2020 will take place on Thursdays (20.02.2020; 27.02.2020; 05.03.2020, 12.03.2020, 19.03.2020; 26.03.2020; 23.04.2020; 30.04.2020; 28.05.2020)
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90 h semesterly |