HORT522 – Manage Woodlots
Module code
HORT522
Module title
Manage Woodlots
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge and skill in managing woodlots.
Programmes
- SX1803
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
4
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 40
Resources required
- Content
- o Woodlot characteristics
o Cost benefit analysis
o Growth and production cycles
o Analysis of type, significance, condition, value
o Tree selection for site; growth rates, maturity, soil modification, features, size
o Sustainability
o Land management
o Legislative requirements
o Planting methods, tree management procedures
o Harvest and post harvest procedures - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment is achievement based. Students need to attempt all elements of the assessment and gain 50% in each element of the portfolio to gain and overall pass in this module.
- Learning Outcomes
- 1: Define the characteristics and functions of woodlots.
2: Identify suitable woodlots sites and plan for their use.
3: Describe woodlot development and utilization.
4: Describe timber markets in New Zealand. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will be face to face delivery including; workshops, project based interactive tasks, with group sessions, tutorials, on-line learning, work integration, and independent research for the creation of portfolios of evidence of learning.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Tutorial notes, workbooks, exercises and readings, and projects.
Interactive Moodle Site
