Forestry

Agriculture · Beginner · 30 hours

Manage forests sustainably for timber, conservation and community benefit — silviculture, harvesting, fire and South Africa's plantation forestry sector.

What you'll learn

• Understand forest types and their value
• Apply silviculture and plantation management
• Plan sustainable harvesting
• Manage forest fire and pests
• Explain SA forestry regulation and certification

Course modules

• Module 1: Forests & Their Value
• Module 2: Tree Biology Basics
• Module 3: Silviculture
• Module 4: Plantation Establishment
• Module 5: Forest Protection
• Module 6: Forest Mensuration
• Module 7: Harvesting
• Module 8: Timber Products & Value Chain
• Module 9: Sustainable Forest Management
• Module 10: SA Forestry Sector & Regulation
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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