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211-253 Forest Protection | |
Credit Points | 11 |
Coordinator | Dr P K Ades and Dr S M Read |
Semester | 1 |
Contact | 24 hours of lectures and 36 hours of practical classes equally divided between Forest Pathology and Forest Entomology |
Subject Description | On completion of this subject, students should have an understanding of: the biology of forest pathogens and insect pests; the effects of these organisms on production forestry; the extent to which forest management practices can increase or reduce problems; and what measures can be taken to avoid, reduce or overcome damage caused by pests and diseases. Forest Pathology: the significance of diseases in forestry, the principal groups of pathogens, host-parasite relationships, epidemiology and disease control. Forest Entomology: classification, anatomy, morphology, biology, frequency of distribution, control and importance of insects in forestry. |
Assessment | One 3-hour written examination at the end of the semester. Assignments and reports on practical work. A collection of insects may be required. |
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