- Description
- Students examine current and emerging research and development in the forest industry.
- Prerequisite
- None
Outcomes The student will:
1 examine different areas of forest research presently being conducted in Canada and Alberta
1.1 identify and describe different areas of forest research being conducted in Canada and Alberta; e.g., silviculture, harvesting systems, forest products, forest protection, wildlife inventories, ecological studies, landscape level management, Geographic Information System (GIS), computer modelling, tree improvement
1.2 compare the goals and priorities of local agencies whose mandate is to conduct research related to forestry and forest ecosystems; e.g., individuals, corporations, colleges and universities, government agencies
1.3 explain the role of the various forest agencies in coordinating forest research activities in Alberta; e.g., Boreal Forest Research Centre, FPInnovations, Natural Resources Canada
1.4 describe the applications of data banks and information systems in making forest management decisions
1.5 identify major components of a research plan for the enhanced use and/or management of forests; e.g., goals and objectives of the plan, economic, political, scientific and other related factors, methodologies and strategies, outcomes and types of data obtained, limitations of the plan or information that may be lacking or incomplete
2 cite examples of current and emerging research and development used in the forest industry
2.1 describe past and present applications of research and development in the forest industry; e.g., nursery operations, silviculture, harvesting technologies, wood production and use, biotechnology, biochemistry, wood technology
2.2 describe emerging applications of research and development in the forest industry; e.g., nano technologies
2.3 describe the advantages and disadvantages of a recent technology designed to enhance our use and/or management of forests; e.g., social, economic, environmental
3 demonstrate basic competencies
3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
3.1.1 communicate
3.1.2 manage information
3.1.3 use numbers
3.1.4 think and solve problems
3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
3.2.2 be responsible
3.2.3 be adaptable
3.2.4 learn continuously
3.2.5 work safely
3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
3.3.1 work with others
3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
4.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
4.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.