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

211-415 Value-adding & Marketing

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Dr E F Dougal

Prerequisite/s:

211-316 Forest Products

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

26 hours of lectures and 39 hours of practical work

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to: understand principles and practice in marketing of wood based products locally and internationally; understand economic principles involved in further processing and value-adding, comprehend information concerning the variability of wood structure and properties; critically review information regarding the genetic, silvicultural and environmental factors influencing tree development and wood properties as related to end use.

Content:

Forest products marketing; world market trends in forest products; marketing plan development; value-adding and product development; wood quality-tree growth relationships; genetic, silvicultural and environmental factors influencing tree development and wood properties as related to end use.

Assessment:

A 3-hour written examination at the end of the subject. Practical tests may be given throughout the semester. Marks may also be given for assignments, seminars, projects and practical work.

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