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Forest and Environmental History
Wald- und Umweltgeschichte
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:31
Abstract
Understanding of co-dependence between the development of environment / forest and the satisfying of human usage needs. Insight into the origin and development history of today's environmental and forest structures. Basic knowledge of dealing with historical informations.
Objective
Understanding of co-dependence between the development of environment / forest and the satisfying of human usage needs. Insight into the origin and development history of today's environmental and forest structures. Basic knowledge of dealing with historical informations.
Content
Changes of forest structures and the environment in general caused by natural or human impacts. The connection between the use of environment or forest and the historical development. We focus on the interaction between the development of the forests or other ecosystems of today and the development of use, ownership and so on. History of law, of education and research affiliated to forest and environment. Introduction to the methodology of environmental history.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture scripts and bibliography (intended)
Literature
Pott, R., 1993: Farbatlas Waldlandschaften. Ausgewählte Waldtypen und Waldgesellschaften unter dem Einfluss des Menschen. Ulmer, Stuttgart. 224 S. Radkau, J.; Schäfer, I., 1987: Holz. Ein Naturstoff in der Technikgeschichte. Sachbuch rororo der Reihe «Kulturgeschichte der Naturwissenschaften und der Technik» des Deutschen Museums. 313 S., Rowohlt Taschenbuch Verlag, Reinbeck bei Hamburg. 313 S.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Wald- und Umweltgeschichte |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (In order to be awarded credits, please register under "Pflichtwahlfach GESS"!. The language courses are offered by the ETH and University of Zurich Language Center.)
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