Course Description

An Introduction to Forest Management





Explore the fundamentals of forest management and learn the economic value of different forest types. This course introduces you to the science of forest management. We examine the attributes of different types of forests, their ecological benefits and their economic value. This course suits anyone who has an interest in the fields of forestry, climate change, forest products, wood production and forest resources. Our dwindling forests are precious and this course can qualify you to join the fight to care for and preserve them.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Explain the practices involved in forest management
• Outline the major attributes of different forest types
• Break down the methods of forest valuation
• Outline the objectives of silviculture
• Discuss the stages of silvicultural development
• Describe the major processes that determine plant growth
• Define the ‘generalized nutrient cycle’
• Highlight the stages of forest formation
Course Code2358
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