Practical Course in Silviculture1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 5BC46 EJ80 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 5 | Course Type | Experiment |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | |
| Instructor name |
TOKUCHI NAOKO (Field Science Education and Research Center Professor) HASEGAWA HISASHI (Field Science Education and Research Center Associate Professor) ISE TAKESHI (Field Science Education and Research Center Associate Professor) Ishihara Masae (Field Science Education and Research Center Associate Professor) AKAISHI DAISUKE (Field Science Education and Research Center Program-Specific Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Practices of (1) the production and maintenance of forest resources, (2) the preservation, regeneration and adaptation of environmental slope-related species, and (3) the sustainable and resilient forest management based on ecosystem approach; material cycling. | ||
| Course Goals | Be able to understand the characteristics of forest ecosystems and consider the appropriate use of such ecosystems. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Research and analysis of tree growth and environmental factors (6 sessions) The characteristics of tree species are manifested in how their growth and morphology respond to environmental factors. These sessions will acquaint students with the research and analysis methods related to the relationship between tree growth and environmental factors such as forest microclimate and soil, which are closely related to stand renewal and dynamics. 2. Research on cycles of organic compounds and minerals in planted and natural forests (8 sessions) Organic compounds and minerals are discharged from forests through streams running through the forests. Students will acquire the research methods for analyzing minerals and collecting organic compounds. 3. Renewal mechanisms and stand dynamics of natural forests (8 sessions) Students will learn research and analysis methods related to the stand structures and renewal mechanisms of natural forests, such as tree species composition and forest stand arrangement. 4. Ecological conditions and management of planted forests and satoyama (6 sessions) Students will learn research and analysis methods related to the evaluation and management planning of planted forests and satoyama by investigating the stand structure and species diversity of planted forests and satoyama, analyzing their various functions, and conducting surveys related to the management, harvesting and production of planted forests. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Grading will be based on a comprehensive assessment of attendance, the quality of presentation and commitment to learning. | ||
| Course Requirements | Completion of Silviculture is desirable. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) |
Go through the reference book and other relevant publications in advance. Students are encouraged to approach the course from a broad perspective as it will cover a wide range of topics, such as various characteristics of forest ecosystems and their applications. |
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