Biodiversity in Managed Forests

Knowledge:

By the end of the course, you will:

• Understand various forest management practices and their impacts on biodiversity.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of management strategies aimed at enhancing biodiversity in forest ecosystems.
• Grasp how forest structure, composition, and dynamics, along with abiotic and biotic factors, influence species groups, biodiversity, and ecosystem functions.
• Be familiar with common field and laboratory methods for measuring key biodiversity elements, including species diversity, in forest ecosystems.

Skills:

You will be able to:

• Analyze, evaluate, and propose measures to enhance biodiversity in managed forests.
• Read, interpret, and critically engage with scientific literature on biodiversity and forest management.
• Assess biodiversity levels and key ecological indicators within forest ecosystems.
• Gain an understanding of different forest management regimes and their effects on biodiversity.
• Identify key habitats for flora and fauna, considering forest structure, composition, dynamics, and associated abiotic and biotic influences.
• Develop an understanding of the abiotic environment and its interactions with forest species and management practices.
• Utilize database resources to assess biodiversity potential and inform management decisions in forest ecosystems.

Competencies:

By the course's conclusion, you will:

• Be proficient in critically discussing scientific literature related to biodiversity and forest management.
• Apply evidence-based knowledge in writing and presentations on biodiversity in managed forests.
• Transform theoretical knowledge into practical recommendations for actions that enhance biodiversity in managed forests.