Tropical Forestry (International Commonwealth Scholarship) MSc

Show a critical understanding of among and within species variation in silvicultural characteristics, the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils, and the relevance of these to the process of matching species to site.

Discuss in detail a variety silvicultural practices and evaluate their suitability and effectiveness in managing trees, woodlands and forests for different objectives.

Discuss the concept of silvicultural systems, and evaluate the use and relative merits of a variety of silvicultural systems.

Identify specific silvicultural actions for achieving management objectives and delivering ecosystem services from specific tree, woodland or forest situations now and in the future.

Only international students who have been awarded a CSC scholarship are eligible to study on this course.

Applicants are expected to have at least an upper second class degree in a relevant subject (forestry, conservation, land management, natural sciences, economics). Candidates with lower qualifications (e.g. lower second class degree or professional qualifications) who have sufficient, relevant work experience may also be considered.