Forest Ecology Course
Explore forest ecology through practical fieldwork measuring disturbances, light levels, soils, plants, wildlife, and fungi. Transform raw data into insightful analyses and actionable management strategies that foster resilient, biodiverse woodland ecosystems. Ideal for building expertise in sustainable forest stewardship.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips participants with essential skills to comprehend and manage temperate mixed forests following disturbances. Key topics include gap dynamics, succession patterns, plant functional traits, light competition, and understory diversity. Students gain practical field techniques, effective sampling strategies, R-based data handling, and statistical methods for interpreting findings to inform science-driven forest management.
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Develop skills
- Forest gap assessment: evaluate microclimates, dead wood, and succession phases.
- Light and trait modelling: forecast regeneration via PAR, traits, and niches.
- Field survey planning: establish plots, gauge trees, and track environmental factors.
- Biodiversity surveys: assess understory, fauna, fungi using strong statistical approaches.
- Data-driven decisions: apply ecological models and convert insights to management plans.
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