EV5205 - Conserving Tropical Rainforests

Principles and concepts in rainforest convervation management including detailed studies of selected methods and problems; management of tropical rainforest environments globally including egological, economic and social aspects; land capability, land degradation, sustainability; protected area management and conservation issues outside reserves.

Learning Outcomes

• develop comprehension and appreciation of human- rainforest relationships, especially links with forest resources and ecological processes;
• develop conceptual frameworks for analysis and evaluation;
• develop an awareness and understanding of the major global issues in the conservation of biodiversity in rainforests and of ecologically sustainable management.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively.

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