The course provided students with an understanding of forest soils and their fundamental differences with other soil types. Students are provided practical skills in evaluating forest plantation soils and planning management interventions.
Learning Outcomes:
Conduct basic field and laboratory analysis of forest soils, including description of soil profiles and landforms, site classification, and laboratory measurements of soil properties
Understand the fundamental properties and processes of forest soils and their relationships to tree growth/site productivity
Know the effects of forest management practices on forest soil properties and processes and know how to utilize silvicultural techniques to influence soil properties and processes to enhance productivity and sustainability