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Woody Plants of Central Europe
Gehölzpflanzen Mitteleuropas
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:25
Abstract
Knowing species specific features with emphasis on forest tree species of Central Europe; Acquiring skills and methods of identification of woody plants in the different seasons.Morphology, biology, auecology und distribution of indigenous and introduced woody plant species; Identification of trees and shrubs in their different ontogenetic and phenological phases.
Objective
Knowing species specific features with emphasis on fortest tree species of Central Europe; Acquiring skills and methods of identification of woody plants in the different seasons.
Content
Morphology, biology, autecology und distribution of indigenous and introduced woody plant species; Identification of trees and shrubs in their different ontogenetic and phenological phases.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Mitteleuropäische Waldbaumarten (available in German, French and Italian)Illustrated Identification Key for Woody Plants in Winter (available in English and German)
Literature
Bartels, H.: Gehölzkunde, Uni Taschenbücher 1720, Stuttgart, E. Ulmer 1993
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Gehölzpflanzen Mitteleuropas |
|
2 h weekly |