Teaching Methodologies
Lectures, with completion of a set of 2 practical work of literature search on the topics under study, and presentation of lectures by invited foresters. Tutorials for monitoring the learning and research. The evaluation of module 1 has a weight of 50%, a theoretical test is performed and a practical work of literature search. The module 2, with a weight of 50%, is evaluated with a theoretical test and a practical work of literature search.
Learning Results
The objectives of the course are reflected in the acquisition of two core competencies:
1 – Know the forests in Portugal and the World;
2 – Know the socio-economic of the Forestry activity in Portugal and its relations with the Natural Resources.
Program
The syllabus for the acquisition of two skills described are divided into two learning modules:
Module 1 – The situation of forests in Portugal and Worldwide. Basic concepts of forestry; Module 2 – Actors and administrative framework of forestry. Influence of forest ownership in the typology of Portuguese forests.
Multifunctionality of forest systems, context of National forestry and its relations with the National Natural Resources. Objectives of management and use of forests in Portugal.
Grading Methods
- - Module 2 - 50.0%
- - Module 1 - 50.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
FAO, 2011. State of the World’s Forests. Roma, FAO.
Alves, A.A.M., 1982. Técnicas de Produção Florestal. Instituto Nacional de Investigação Científica, Lisboa.
Mathews, J.D., 1989. Silvicultural Systems. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Sharma, N.P. (ed.), 1992. Managing the World’s Forests. Looking for Balance between Conservation and
Development. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Dubuque – Iowa.
Molles, M., 2010. Ecology. Concepts and Applications. New York, McGraw-Hill
Baptista, F., 2001. Agriculturas e Territórios. Celta Editora, Oeiras.
Radich, M.C. and Alves, A.A.M., 2000. Dois Sécúlos da Floresta em Portugal. CELPA- Associação da Indústria
Papeleira, Lisboa.