Forest And Wildlife Policy, Law And Administration
- Sciences
- 500 level
- 3 credit units
- 110 pages
- 24 units
This course provides an in-depth exploration of forest and wildlife policy, law, and administration. It examines the roles of policies and laws in conserving forest and wildlife resources, the benefits these resources offer to society, and the challenges hindering policy implementation. Students will explore the global dimensions of the forest and wildlife sectors, focusing on the roles of various institutions and the impact of human activities on these critical ecosystems. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable resource management.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- End of course examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EMT517, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EMT517 · UNIT 2: FOREST AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Wildlife means the native animals of a region. Wildlife includes any animal, aquatic, or land vegetation which forms part of any habitat. Thus, the term wildlife effectively encompasses all forms of life, whether plant or animal which are found wild in nature. This would also include marine, freshwater and coastal ecosystems.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the roles of policies and laws in conserving forest and wildlife resources
- Describe the benefits of forest and wildlife resources to man
- Discuss the challenges to the implementation of forest and wildlife policies
- Discuss the roles of different institutions on forest and wildlife policies and laws
- Explain the global outlook of forest and wildlife sector
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Conservation Officer
- Forest Manager
- Wildlife Biologist
- Environmental Lawyer
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Environmental Consulting
- Tourism
- Research Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Challenges to the Implementation of Forest and Wildlife Policy
Unit 1: Forest Fires
Understanding the complex interplay between human activities and forest fire dynamics requires analyzing various factors like climate, land use, and socioeconomic conditions.
- Module 3: Challenges to the Implementation of Forest and Wildlife Policy
Unit 2: Illegal Hunting
Analyzing the motivations behind illegal hunting and its far-reaching ecological and socio-economic consequences demands a nuanced understanding of local contexts and global trade dynamics.
- Module 5: Institutions and Their Responsibilities
Unit 1: Federal Ministry of Environment
Assessing the effectiveness of the Federal Ministry of Environment requires understanding its complex organizational structure, regulatory framework, and interactions with other government agencies.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Unit 1: Forest Resources and Man · 4 hours
Define forest and wildlife resources.. Discuss man's influence on these resources.. Explain the relationship between forests and wildlife..
- Week 2Module 1: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Unit 2: Forest and Wildlife Conservation · 4 hours
Explain forest and wildlife conservation.. Discuss in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods.. Identify challenges to conservation..
- Week 3Module 1: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Unit 3: Challenges of Forest and Wildlife Resources · 4 hours
Explain anthropogenic and non-anthropogenic effects on forest and wildlife.. Discuss the impacts of drought, flood, erosion, deforestation, and excessive hunting..
- Week 4Module 1: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Unit 4: Benefits of Forest Wildlife Resources · 4 hours
Explain cultural, commercial, and recreational benefits.. Discuss flood control and research purposes related to forest and wildlife..
- Week 5Module 1: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Unit 5: Prospects of Forest and Wildlife Resources · 4 hours
Explain the terrestrial biosphere and its components.. Discuss the effects of global change and global warming on terrestrial ecosystems..
- Week 6Module 2: Forestry and Wildlife Policy, Law and Administration
Unit 1: Forest Policy and Laws · 4 hours
Define forest policy and its objectives.. Explain factors to consider in making forest policies.. Discuss tools for policy formulation and implementation..
- Week 7Module 2: Forestry and Wildlife Policy, Law and Administration
Unit 2: Wildlife Policy and Laws · 4 hours
Define wildlife policy.. Explain strategies for developing wildlife policy.. Discuss policy statements and their implications..
- Week 8Module 2: Forestry and Wildlife Policy, Law and Administration
Unit 3: Forest Administration · 4 hours
Explain the role of forest administration in sustainable management.. Discuss challenges of forest administration.. Explain forest law enforcement and penalties..
- Week 9Module 2: Forestry and Wildlife Policy, Law and Administration
Unit 4: Wildlife Administration · 4 hours
Explain duties of wildlife administrators.. Interrelate poor administration to wildlife management.. Discuss species-based international agreements..
- Week 10Module 2: Forestry and Wildlife Policy, Law and Administration
Unit 5: Impact of Forest and Wildlife Policies on the Society · 4 hours
Explain positive and negative impacts of forest and wildlife policies on the economy.. Discuss forest governance and tourism..
- Week 11Module 3: Challenges to the Implementation of Forest and Wildlife Policy
Unit 1: Forest Fires · 4 hours
Explain the importance and sources of wildfire.. Discuss the economic impact and ecological role of wildfire..
- Week 12Module 3: Challenges to the Implementation of Forest and Wildlife Policy
Unit 2: Illegal Hunting · 4 hours
Explain poaching and reasons for hunting in conservation areas.. Discuss the effect of illegal hunting on conservation laws and policies..
Unit 3: Illegal Grazing/ Logging · 4 hours
Explain the effects of illegal grazing and logging activities.. Discuss the impact of these activities on wildlife..
- Week 13Module 3: Challenges to the Implementation of Forest and Wildlife Policy
Unit 4: Buffer Zones · 4 hours
Explain the management functions and benefits of buffer zones.. Discuss the challenges of buffer zones to forest and wildlife policies..
Unit 5: Conflicts · 4 hours
Explain the effect of poor government policies and laws as a fuel to conflict.. Discuss the causes of conflicts and their effect on protected areas..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed outline of each module, focusing on key concepts and definitions.
- Review case studies in Units 3 and 5 to understand real-world policy impacts.
- Practice applying policy frameworks from Module 2 to current environmental challenges.
- Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of different institutions (Module 5).
- Prepare concise summaries of international agreements and their implications (Units 4 and 5).
Questions students ask about this course
What is EMT517 about?
This course provides an in-depth exploration of forest and wildlife policy, law, and administration. It examines the roles of policies and laws in conserving forest and wildlife resources, the benefits these resources offer to society, and the challenges hindering policy implementation. Students will explore the global dimensions of the forest and wildlife sectors, focusing on the roles of various institutions and the impact of human activities on these critical ecosystems. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable resource management.
How many units does EMT517 have?
EMT517, Forest And Wildlife Policy, Law And Administration, has 24 units across 5 modules, over 110 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EMT517?
EMT517 carries 3 credit units, at 500 level in Sciences.
Is EMT517 hard?
EMT517 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does EMT517 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 24 units.
How is EMT517 assessed?
EMT517 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and end of course examination.
What can I do with EMT517?
Environmental Policy Analyst, Conservation Officer, Forest Manager, Wildlife Biologist and Environmental Lawyer.