HORT508 – Manage Woodlots
Module code
HORT508
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
6
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 60
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Define the characteristics and functions of woodlots.
Identify suitable woodlots sites and plan for their use.
Implement woodlot development. - Content
- oWoodlot characteristics
oCost benefit analysis
oGrowth and production cycles
oAnalysis of type, significance, condition, value
oTree selection for site; growth rates, maturity, soil modification, features, size
oSustainability
oLand management
oLegislative requirements
oPlanting methods, tree management procedures
oHarvest and post harvest procedures - 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.
- 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.
