Forest Ecology Course
Dive into forest ecology through practical fieldwork measuring disturbances, light levels, soils, plants, wildlife, and fungi. Transform raw field data into insightful analyses and actionable management strategies that promote resilient, biodiverse forest ecosystems in temperate regions.

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 post-disturbance. Key topics include gap dynamics, succession models, plant functional traits, light competition, and understory diversity. Students gain practical field techniques, effective sampling designs, R-based data management, and statistical methods for interpreting data to inform science-driven forest management decisions.
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Develop skills
- Conduct forest gap analysis evaluating microclimate, dead wood, and successional phases.
- Model light interception and plant traits to forecast regeneration via PAR, traits, and niches.
- Design field surveys including plot setup, tree measurements, and abiotic monitoring.
- Sample biodiversity covering understory plants, fauna, and fungi using strong statistical approaches.
- Apply data analysis with ecological models to inform practical forest management choices.
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