Course Code: FWM 301
Course Title: PRINCIPLES OF SILVICULTURE
Number of Units: 2 Units
Course Duration: Two hours per week
Course Details:
Course Coordinator: PROF. A.M. ADURADOLA
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Other Lecturers: MR. A. O. OLADOYE
Course Synopsis
Meaning of Silviculture, Importance of Silviculture in forestry practices. Analysis and study of problems of raising the tree crops. Climatic and Edaphic factors affecting tree growth. Tropical forest regeneration methods – Natural and artificial. Application for establishment and maintenance of forest for various purposes. Taungya and other silvicultural practices.