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Fenner School of Environment and Society · ANU College of Systems and Society
Forested landscapes are diverse, and are managed for a diversity of values, goods and services. They deliver a suite of ecosystem services, at scales ranging from local to global. Forested landscapes may include some or all of native, plantation, farm and urban forest systems, as well as non-forest land uses. They range from ecologically intact to highly simplified systems; some are managed solely for their intrinsic (non-monetary) values, while others managed primarily for commercial production. Management approaches, constraints and opportunities are correspondingly diverse, although all should be underpinned by the principles of system resilience. This course considers conceptual frameworks for managing forested landscapes with case studies of native, plantation, farm and urban forestry. Classroom learning is informed by numerous guest speakers, local field trips and discussion fora. We explore the translation of theory, policies and principles into practice by undertaking a major project analysing forest system resilience, policy options and practices of a particular form of forested landscape. We then share our learning with others in the course. The course complements other Fenner School courses on policy and management of natural resources. Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but are assessed separately and have a separate tutorial session each week.
Field class-based learning journal
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
World café pre-facilitation notes, and World café co-facilitation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Media summary and briefing
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Presentation of literature review topic
Learning outcomes 4
Literature review
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial plus 1 x 3 hour practical (which includes field based activities) per week. - Approximately 58 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions. Work Integrated Learning Fieldwork All students engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a minor component of the course Other Information Active engagement in this course is required. Your participation in at least 9 seminars is necessary to satisfy course requirements. As an example, a non-assessable expectation is that students will co-lead discussion on one of the chapters in one or more seminars. The seminars are used to develop advanced understanding of particular topics relevant to managing forested landscapes, drawing from the book Sustainable Development Goals: Their Impacts on Forests and People.
Not applicable. Preliminary Reading Recommended Reading: Katila, P. et al (eds). 2019. Sustainable Development Goals: their impacts on forests and people. Cambridge. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/sustainable-development-goals-their-impacts-on-forests-and-people/5FA75743F80CCE33751BD2095E5754DC