ARBO614 – Urban Forest Management Project
Module code
ARBO614
Module title
Urban Forest Management Project
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s skill and knowledge in the involvement of urban forest management for the justification of planning decisions.
Programmes
- SX1902
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Create an urban forest management project plan including implementation goals.
2. Analyse implementation of an urban forest management project and the impact on industry. - Content
- - Computer based tree inventory.
- Holistic amenity tree management from design concept, species selection, establishment and maintenance, through to replacement.
- Urban forestry.
- Species selection and management for timber productions.
- Environmental values of trees; including wildlife habit, erosion control, pollution control, CO2 sinks, shelter and conservation.
- Trees and utility services
- Tree protection on development sites
- Other products and values of trees.
- Management of trees for multiple purposes.
- Specific requirements of information; for public, ratepayers, corporate organizations, government organizations
- Sustainable land management.
- 80/20 hours of Project effort is evident - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. Students need to pass all components of the portfolio with at least 50%, in order to pass this module.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Project-based learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- ? Workshop and stakeholder presentation spaces
? Arboriculture specific software and tools
? Moodle online platform with discussion & sharing
? Recommended Texts & readings
