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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Forestry

211-216 Forest Dendrology

Credit Points:

5.5

Coordinator:

Mr R Hateley

Prerequisite/s:

600-141 Biology of Cells and Organisms, 600-142 Genetics & the Evolution of Life

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

12 hours of lectures and 18 hours of practical work

Objectives:

On completion of the unit, students should be: competent in the identification, taxonomy and morphology of eucalypts, conifers deciduous hardwoods and important elements of the Australian flora; aware of the distribution, characteristics and uses of many Australian forest species.

Content:

Recognition of eucalypts and other native trees and shrubs, conifers and deciduous hardwoods; geographic distribution, properties, and uses of selected trees and shrubs.

Assessment:

One 2-hour written examination at the end of the semester and written tests and practical assignments may be given throughout the course.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Costermans L, Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia, 1981 Rigby.
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