Course Topics

The course is organized into five modules. Each module consists of 2-3 topics and each topic typically consists of background information, online video lectures, and additional resources.

Module 0: Course Orientation

Course overview and requirements

Module 1: General principles of plantation design

Topic 1.1: Plantation introduction and forest site

Topic 1.2: Matching species to the site

Topic 1.3: Plantation design

Module 2: Seed and seedling production

Topic 2.1: Tree improvement

Topic 2.2: Seed provenance and production

Topic 2.3: Seedling production

Module 3: Plantation establishment and management

Topic 3.1: Site preparation for planting

Topic 3.2: Plantation establishment and management

Topic 3.3: Plantation regeneration

Module 4: Plantation protection

Topic 4.1: Pest and disease control

Module 5: Case studies

Case 1: Eucalyptus plantation design and management (Tropical)

Case 2: Teak plantation design and management (Tropical)

Case 3: Rubber plantation design and management (Tropical)

Case 4: Bamboo plantation design and management (Sub-tropical)

Case 5: Poplar plantation design and management (Temperate)