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Concepts of Forest Management

Waldnutzungskonzepte

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Mathieu Lévesque
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:21:28

Abstract

Forests and landscape are influenced by the numerous needs of society. Current conditions are largely the result of historical and modern forms of forest management. For a good understanding of these systems and for the development of future, adaptive management concepts, basic knowledge of the past and current concepts of forest management are essential.

Objective

Students get an overview over historical and modern forms of forest management. They know the important products and services of forests and landscapes. They are capable to validate the different forms of management, especially regarding their economic efficiencies, their influence on ecosystem functions, processes and structures, habitat quality, biodiversity and negative ecological effects.

Content

- Historical concepts of forest management, experiences and "lessons learned" - Goods and services of forests (in the past, today) - Introduction to forest management concepts (even aged and uneven aged systems, historical forms, multifunctional utilisation concepts) - Advantages and disadvantages of the various concepts (economy, ecology, forest and landscape functions, environment, habitats, biodiversity)

Resources

Lecture Notes

No handoutThe power point slides are available for download

Literature

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
No written aids allowed

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Waldnutzungskonzepte
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (CHN F 46)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Environmental Sciences Bachelor
    • Specialization in an Environmental System
      • Forest and Landscape (The following courses are highly recommended as preparation for the Specialization in Forest and Landscape: 701-0266-00L Einführung in die Dendrologie (Autumn semester) 701-0951-00L GIST - Einführung in die räumlichen Informationswissenschaften und -technologien (Autumn Semester) 551-0448-00L Zoologie (Spring semester) 701-0360-00L Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen (Spring semester) These courses should be successfully completed during the second year.)