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801-0420-00L 3 Credits

World Forestry II

Weltforstwirtschaft II

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Jean-Pierre Sorg
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:16

Abstract

A seperate extensive literature list will be distributed on the occasion of the first lectures.As most important benchmark books we recommend the same publications as for "World Forestry I"

Objective

Insight into forest relationships and problems in the southern and eastern part of the world (developing countries and countries in transformation).

Content

Man, forest and tree. Use and conservation of natural resources in the tropics. Research. Fuel wood crisis. Agrofor-estry. Community forestry. Development policy and organisations. Examples from development co-operation. Coun-try profiles.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Are available at intervals.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium Weltforstwirtschaft II
  • Tue 14:15-18:00 (HG D 3.1)
2 h weekly

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