Biodiversity in Managed Forests

Knowledge:

By the end of the course,

• You will have knowledge on different forest management practices and their impact on biodiversity

• You will have knowledge on different management means to enhance biodiversity

• You will have knowledge on how forest structure, composition and dynamics and associated abiotic and biotic factors influence different species groups and thus biodiversity and ecosystem functions

• You will have knowledge on common field and laboratory methods for measuring key elements and species diversity in forest ecosystems

Skills:

• You can analyze, evaluate and discuss measures to enhance biodiversity in managed forests

• You will be able to read and interpret literature on biodiversity and forest management

• You will be able to assess biodiversity

• You will have an overview of forest management regimes and their impact on biodiversity

• You can identify key habitats for flora and fauna with regard to forest structure, composition and dynamics and associated abiotic and biotic factors influencing biodiversity in forests

• You have an overview of the abiotic environment and how it affects species and is influenced by forest management

• You will be able to use different database resources to assess the potential for biodiversity in a forest

Competences:

• You will be able to read and critically discuss scientific literature

• You can use evidence based knowledge in writing and presentations of aspects of biodiversity in managed forests

• You can transform the theoretical knowledge to suggested actions to enhance biodiversity in managed forests