E-learning series: Forest management planning

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  • This e-learning series on forest management planning for small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) aims to raise awareness and develop skills in creating, implementing, and documenting forest management plans that balance ecological, economic, and social goals.

    The e-learning course series on Forest management planning comprises three courses:

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    Introduction to forest management planning

    This course introduces the concept of forest management planning and traces its evolution and growth, from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. It also describes the requirements for forest management planning and how to create plans for small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs).

    35 m

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    Information gathering for forest management planning

    Gathering comprehensive information about the forest is the crucial first step in the process of creating a forest management plan. This three-lesson course describes approaches to gathering information about the key components that define a forest. Key components include: the location and land-use history, the physical environment, the living environment, forest resources, and the social, economic and regulatory environment.

    1 h 35 m

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    Documenting a forest management plan

    This five-lesson course describes the essentials of creating a forest management plan, including management plans for silviculture, business, ecosystem services, biodiversity, emergencies and disasters, and social, cultural and recreational aspects. The course explains what ‘SMART’ objectives are and how to conduct a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis in the context of forest management planning. Additionally, this course describes how to create monitoring and evaluation plans and apply adaptive monitoring principles to continuously ensure that forest management objectives are effectively met.

    2 h 15 m

  • Depending on the interest of learners, the self-paced course series can be completed as a whole, or as individual courses, taken independently.

    Throughout the course series, references are made to specific courses or lessons where certain subjects are covered more extensively. Each course is complemented by exercises and links to additional material, instructive videos and websites for further reading.