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FRM211Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Forestry And Wildlife Management

This course introduces students to the principles of forestry and wildlife management, emphasizing the importance of conservation and sustainable resource harvesting. It covers the classification, morphology, and distribution of important forest trees across Nigeria's diverse vegetation zones. Students will learn about silvicultural practices, including seedling production, seed management, and afforestation techniques. The course also explores wildlife management principles, animal behavior, conservation methods, and strategies for addressing wildlife damage problems, providing a comprehensive overview of forestry and wildlife management practices.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
ForestryWildlife ManagementConservationSilvicultureRenewable Resources

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Renewable Natural Resources

2

Forest Ecology

3

Vegetation Zones of Nigeria

4

Silviculture

5

Seed Management

6

Wildlife Management Principles

7

Animal Behavior

8

Wildlife Conservation

9

Logging and Transportation

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

end of semester examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Forestry Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Wildlife Manager

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Conservation Biologist

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Environmental Consultant

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Park Ranger

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

ForestryWildlife ConservationEnvironmental ManagementEcotourismAgriculture

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Renewable Natural Resources

3 study hours
  • •Define renewable natural resources and their importance.
  • •Discuss the importance of forests to the environment.
  • •Identify the causes of climate change and their effects.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Forest as Renewable Natural Resources

3 study hours
  • •Explain why forests are considered renewable natural resources.
  • •Discuss the depletion of forest reserves and the diminishing of forest trees and wildlife.
  • •Identify the vegetation patterns of Nigeria and their climatic conditions.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Classification, Morphology and Distribution of Important Forest Trees

3 study hours
  • •Explain how forest trees are classified based on vegetation and families.
  • •Describe the five storeys of the rainforest and their characteristics.
  • •Identify important forest trees used for timber in Nigeria.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: Forests and Game Reserves in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Identify the distribution of forest reserves in Nigeria's geopolitical zones.
  • •Describe game reserves and national parks and their role in biodiversity conservation.
  • •Discuss the functions of national parks in conserving the nation's biodiversity.
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Silviculture: Seedling Production

3 study hours
  • •Identify the types of seeds to collect for quality tree production.
  • •Determine the best time to collect seeds for planting.
  • •Describe how to handle and store collected seeds to maintain viability.
  • •Explain seed dormancy and its causes.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Seed Treatment

3 study hours
  • •List the pre-treatments required to hasten seed germination.
  • •Explain the effect of environmental conditions on germination experiments.
  • •Discuss the necessity of seed viability tests to ascertain seed purity and readiness to germinate.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Seed Germination

3 study hours
  • •Explain how water imbibition triggers germination and increases cellular respiration.
  • •Describe how embryo growth causes seed coat rupture and the role of cotyledons or endosperm.
  • •Explain how environmental factors like water, temperature, light, and oxygen control germination.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Seed Management

3 study hours
  • •Identify major seedling management practices.
  • •Suggest when to transplant seedlings to the field.
  • •Outline planting patterns and methods.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Protective Afforestation

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the need for protective afforestation in the tropics.
  • •Explain the consequences of losing vegetative cover.
  • •Describe the protective roles of tree cover, including soil stabilization and erosion control.
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Logging and Transportation

3 study hours
  • •Outline methods of obtaining logging rights.
  • •List timber inventory methods and methods of sales of standing trees.
  • •Enumerate the procedure for felling a tree and factors to consider in bucking and delimbing a log.
Week
11

Module 3:

6h

Unit 1: Principles of Wildlife Management

3 study hours
  • •Outline the management practices necessary for habitat improvement to increase wildlife populations.
  • •Enumerate basic ecological and environmental factors that make a game range habitable for animals.
  • •Explain the ecological basis of wildlife management.

Unit 2: Animal Behaviour

3 study hours
  • •Explain animal behavior based on stimuli received from the environment.
  • •Discuss the relationships between animals and the principles of behavior common to most animals.
  • •Describe the principles of predation.
Week
12

Module 3:

8h

Unit 3: Wildlife Damage Problems

4 study hours
  • •Interpret wildlife damage problems and provide appropriate solutions.
  • •Define the causes of damage by wildlife and identify the predators involved.
  • •Determine the seriousness of damage and the areas affected.

Unit 4: Wildlife Conservation

4 study hours
  • •Explain how conservation seeks to attain wise use and perpetuation of wild animals.
  • •List the goals and benefits of wildlife conservation.
  • •Discuss the dynamics of conservation policies.
Week
13

Module 3:

6h

Unit 5: Methods of Wildlife Conservation

6 study hours
  • •Explain how wildlife conservation addresses population control and environmental manipulation.
  • •Distinguish between past and present wildlife management policies.
  • •Predict the need for clear laws on harvesting, ecotourism, and conservation.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Develop diagrams illustrating the relationships between different forest and wildlife management practices.

3

Practice applying silvicultural techniques through hands-on exercises or simulations.

4

Review case studies of successful wildlife conservation projects in Nigeria and other African countries.

5

Prepare for essay questions by outlining potential responses and practicing writing clear, concise answers.

6

Focus on understanding the ecological principles underlying forestry and wildlife management.

7

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 forest classification and distribution concepts.

8

Practice identifying tree species based on morphological characteristics from Units 7-9 weekly.

9

Review all TMAs and address areas of weakness

10

Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing challenging units.

11

Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.

12

Use past exam papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.

13

Prioritize understanding of key ecological concepts and their application to real-world scenarios.

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