CeDEP: Syllabuses
C185 Sustainable forest management
Forests are important sources of products and environmental services, and yet are disappearing
or threatened in most tropical and many temperate regions. Well managed forests with appropriate
conservation measures can deliver society’s needs in a sustainable way. Understanding how
and why is central to this module. Beginning with an introduction to key concepts, issues and protocols
and an overview of the global forest estate, the module builds an
understanding of sustainable forest management from its foundation in ecological principles, markets
for forest products and environmental services and local to global forest and environmental policies.
A solid knowledge of the principles and practice of forest management planning, implementation
and monitoring is developed and related to the requirements of sustainable forest management certification.
Taking this module as a short course
This module can also be taken as a short course for professional development or as a taster of the full degree, diploma or certificate programme. To apply please fill in the short course application form available on the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (SOAS) website [external link].