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 foster resilient, biodiverse forest ecosystems. Ideal for building expertise in sustainable forestry practices.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid 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. Participants gain practical field techniques, effective sampling designs, R-based data management, and statistical methods for interpreting results 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 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 statistics.
- Convert data into decisions by executing ecological models and applying results to management.
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