Forest Ecology Course
Gain mastery in forest ecology through practical, hands-on techniques for measuring disturbances, light levels, soils, plants, wildlife, and fungi in temperate mixed forests. Transform raw field data into insightful analyses and actionable management strategies that foster resilient, biodiverse woodland ecosystems for sustainable outcomes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Forest Ecology Course equips participants with essential practical skills to comprehend and manage temperate mixed forests following disturbances. Key topics include gap dynamics, succession models, plant functional traits, light competition, and understory diversity. Students acquire hands-on field methodologies, effective sampling designs, proficient data management using R software, and reliable statistical tools to analyse findings and drive informed, evidence-based forest management decisions.
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Develop skills
- Forest gap analysis: assess microclimate, dead wood, and successional stages.
- Light and trait modeling: predict regeneration using PAR, traits, and niches.
- Field survey design: set up plots, measure trees, and monitor abiotic factors.
- Biodiversity sampling: survey understory, fauna, fungi with robust statistics.
- Data to decisions: run ecological models and translate results into management.
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