Forest Ecology Course
Gain mastery in forest ecology through practical field methods to assess disturbance, light, soils, plants, wildlife, and fungi. Transform raw field data into robust analyses and actionable management strategies that foster resilient, biodiverse forest ecosystems in temperate regions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course builds practical skills for understanding and managing temperate mixed forests post-disturbance. Key topics include gap dynamics, succession models, plant functional traits, light competition, and understory diversity. Students gain hands-on field techniques, strong sampling designs, R-based data management, and statistical tools for interpreting results and making science-backed decisions.
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Develop skills
- Forest gap analysis: evaluate microclimate, dead wood, and successional stages.
- Light and trait modeling: forecast regeneration via PAR, traits, and niches.
- Field survey design: establish plots, measure trees, and track abiotic factors.
- Biodiversity sampling: assess understory, fauna, fungi using solid statistics.
- Data to decisions: apply ecological models and convert findings to management.
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