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Integrated Practical: Forest Ecosystems
Integriertes Praktikum: Waldökosysteme
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:34:01
Abstract
Introductory course on field methods in forest ecosystem research and ecosystem management, with an emphasis on regeneration ecology, forest growth and management as well as mortality processes. The course is set up as a comparative study between a low-elevation beech forest and a mixed spruce-fir forest in the northern pre-Alps.
Objective
Students • get to know the diversity of forest ecosystems based on case studies • understand important processes of forest dynamics (regeneration, growth, mortality) and their significance in an ecosystem context • acquire pracitcal skills regarding field methods of forest ecosystem research • get to know selected forest management systems
Resources
Lecture Notes
will be distributed online
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup End
- 03.03.2025
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course |
Integriertes Praktikum: Waldökosysteme
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Blockkurs, Programm gemäss Angaben in Moodle
Das Praktikum findet weitgehend im Wald statt.
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40 h semesterly |