Global Certificate in Forest Ecology & Disease

• Introduction to Forest Ecology: Overview of forest ecosystems, forest succession, and forest stand dynamics.
• Forest Health Assessment: Methods for monitoring forest health, including visual assessments, biometric measurements, and remote sensing techniques.
• Forest Diseases and Pests: Common forest diseases, pests, and invasive species, their life cycles, and impacts on forest health.
• Pathology of Forest Diseases: The causes and mechanisms of forest diseases, including abiotic and biotic factors, and the pathogenesis of forest pathogens.
• Prevention and Management of Forest Diseases: Strategies for preventing and managing forest diseases, including cultural, biological, and chemical methods.
• Climate Change and Forest Health: The impacts of climate change on forest health, including changing disease patterns, increased pest outbreaks, and forest adaptation strategies.
• Forest Restoration and Reforestation: Techniques for restoring and reforesting degraded or disturbed forests, including site preparation, planting, and maintenance.
• Forest Policy and Regulations: Overview of national and international policies and regulations related to forest health, including the role of government agencies, private landowners, and indigenous communities.
• Forest Ecology Research Methods: Research methods and techniques used in forest ecology and disease studies, including experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis.