Obiettivi Formativi “Conservazione del Paesaggio Vegetale”
1)(knowledge and understanding) Understanding patterns and functions of the plant component of ecosystems and landscapes
2) (applying knowledge and understanding) Learning how to manage and monitor plant biodiversity in the landscape.
3) (making judgements) basic ability about how to evalaute the conservation status of a plant community
4) (communication skills) properly use scientific terminology of the field;
5) (learning skills) be able to read and understand scientific papers, technical reports, vegetation maps and Natura2000 documents.
Obiettivi Formativi “Conservazione e monitoraggio delle foreste”
Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of how the structure and functioning of tree communities vary in relation to natural processes and the main approaches to monitor forest dynamics. Understanding the contribution of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation, as well as the main factors threatening forest conservation.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge gathered will serve to evaluate the conservation status and the ongoing dynamics in forest ecosystems in relation to their naturalness and climate-change response. Learn how to select the main metrics and scientific approaches to describe the conservation status of forest species and communities and assess their main threatening factors.
Making judgements
Skills and knowledge acquired will provide the scientific bases to assess the conservation status and the naturalness of forest ecosystems in relation to the ongoing dynamics.
Communication skills
Ability to communicate at the scientific or technical level on the factors promoting or threatening the conservation of forests and their role in biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation.
Learning skills
The scientific knowledge acquired will build the scientific bases for advancing the scientific methods for the quantitative description and monitoring of the conservation status of forest species and communities.
MODULE II
GOFFREDO FILIBECK
Second Semester
6
BIO/03
Learning objectives
1)(knowledge and understanding) Understanding patterns and functions of the plant component of ecosystems and landscapes
2) (applying knowledge and understanding) Learning how to manage and monitor plant biodiversity in the landscape.
3) (making judgements) basic ability about how to evalaute the conservation status of a plant community
4) (communication skills) properly use scientific terminology of the field;
5) (learning skills) be able to read and understand scientific papers, technical reports, vegetation maps and Natura2000 documents.
Plant communities. The niche of a plant species. Disturbance and plant successions. Functional types. Biodiveristy metrics. Landscape types. Drivers of diversity loss. Biological indicators. Conservation strategies. The Habitat Directive. Case studies.
examMode
oral test, including discussion of a written report
books
C. Leuschner, H. Ellenberg – “Vegetation Ecology of Central Europe” – Springer
J. Gurevitch et al. – “The Ecology of Plants” - Sinauer
mode
classroom lectures, field trips
bibliography
papers available in the classroom Moodle page.
120459 - FORESTRY DESIGN
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12
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Learning objectives
Teached only in Italian
a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forest planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The knowledge of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that manage forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forest project and understand the structure of the forest yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forest sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.
MODULE II
RODOLFO PICCHIO
Second Semester
6
AGR/06
Learning objectives
Teached only in Italian
a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forest planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The knowledge of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that manage forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forest project and understand the structure of the forest yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forest sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.
c) PROGRAM
The main forest designs and forest yards, their general framework and definition. Public and private forest works, differences in planning, management and testing. The design process, pre-feasibility, preliminary design, final design and executive design. The work direction and the figure of the work directorr. The final evaluation of the forest yards. Preliminary design and execution of works for reforestation, afforestation, forest restoration, forest logging, ecological engineering, energy biomass plantations, energy supply chains and woodland urban forestry. Specific design, installation and management of forest yards for cable yarder. Preliminary design, management and execution of forest yards concerning forest roads. Methodologies for drawing up a project. Cost analysis. Metric calculation. Chorographies. Accounting of the works. Yard supervision. Judicial reports. Application management of forest yards, in light of current legislative systems, their functional and managerial analysis in itinere.
examMode
In the evaluation of the oral exam for the attribution of the final vote, the acquired level of knowledge, skills and competence will be assessed with particular reference to the critical understanding of principles, theories and procedures necessary in the context of forest logging. In addition, mastery in solving forest management problems and skills in managing technical projects of forest logging will be assessed, taking responsibility for decisions in work contexts. In particular, the student's acquisition of the ability to apply in concrete cases - deriving for example from field exercises - by means of analysis and synthesis reasoning, which will also include interdisciplinary connections, will be verified.
books
- Slides uploaded on the Moodle site.
- The book is only in Italian: Appunti di progettazione forestale / Orazio La Marca, Anna La Marca ; con la collaborazione di Roberto Fratini, Claudia Capponi.
classRoomMode
The course attendance is considered an optional element, but highly recommended.
MODULE II
ANDREA PETROSELLI
Second Semester
6
AGR/08
Learning objectives
a) Course objectives:
The training objective of the course is knowledge of the processes and methods for understanding and managing hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
b) Expected learning outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding:
- Acquire the basic notions of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
- Understand the methodologies for the study of hydrological processes preparatory to the management of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
- Know the main modeling tools useful for defining hazard and hydraulic risk mapping.
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- Apply the notions learned in the practical management of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
- Use the methodologies studied to analyze and manage hydrological processes.
- Use modeling tools to create hydraulic hazard and risk mapping.
3) Independent judgment:
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate the methodologies and modeling tools used.
- Be able to make informed decisions in the management of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
4) Communication skills:
- Acquire skills in the use of basic IT tools, such as spreadsheets and GIS.
- Effectively communicate the results obtained through advanced hydrological models.
5) Learning ability:
- Develop the ability to independently learn new methodologies and tools in the field of hydraulic-forestry arrangements.
- Maintain continuous updates on the course topics and related technological innovations.
Basic concepts of technical hydrology, river hydraulics and classic hydraulic-forestry arrangements:
Hydrological cycle, hydrographic basin, hydrological data, return time, statistical inference, intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves, concepts of hydraulic risk, formation of flood flows, superficial and deep components of the flood hydrograph, calculation of net rainfall, rainfall-runoff modeling, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, phoronomy, solid transport, stream arrangements, equilibrium slope and gravity weirs.
Exercise 1: calculation of IDF curves warning lines through analysis of short-term annual maximum rainfall data using Excel.
Exercise 2: calculation of IDF curves through analysis of short-term annual maximum rainfall using the RUNOFF LAB software.
Exercise 3: delimitation of a river basin through the PLUVIO/HYDROPOT webplatforms and estimation of flood flows for different return times through the EBA4SUB webplatform.
Hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact and works for the mitigation of hydraulic risk:
Types of weirs: arched, earth, timber, mixed. Open weirs. Longitudinal bank defenses: cliffs in natural or artificial boulders, defenses in gabions and Reno mattresses, rigid longitudinal defenses. Transversal bank defenses.
examMode
The assessment test is oral and will contain a series of questions aimed at assessing the student's theoretical knowledge on the topics presented in class.
In particular, three questions are submitted that span the entire program, each of which is evaluated with a score from 0 to 10. The final grade corresponds to the sum of the three individual votes. The degree of knowledge of the contents, of the capability for analysis, of synthesis and of interdisciplinary links, of the capability for critical sense and clarity of exposition is taken into account for the purposes of the assignment of the vote.
books
Da Deppo: Sistemazione dei corsi d'acqua, 627/DAD/A,B
Ferro V. La sistemazione dei bacini idrografici, 627.86 (21)
Ferro V. Opere di sistemazione idraulico-forestali a basso impatto ambientale, 634.99/OPE
Ferro V. Elementi di idraulica e idrologia per le scienze agrarie, ambientali e forestali, 627/FER 33683
Maione: Le piene fluviali, 551.489/MAI/A,B
Moisello: Idrologia tecnica, 627/MOI/A,B
APAT Atlante delle opere di sistemazione fluviale. Online
Quaderni di Cantiere della Regione Lazio
Materiale fornito dal docente
classRoomMode
The course is divided into 48 hours of frontal lessons. Theoretical notions are illustrated to students during lectures, through audio-visual aids and the blackboard.
bibliography
material furnished by the teacher
18402 - CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF FOREST ENVIRONMENTS
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13
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Learning objectives
"Ecogenetica Forestale"
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Consolidate and broaden the knowledge and understanding of the bases of the evolution of forest species and the ecological-genetic interaction of individuals and forest populations. Provide a framework for applying and developing in an effective and original manner the methods of analysis and monitoring of forest genetic resources and their conservation, through the use of the main methods of molecular biology and bioinformatics.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Develop skills in understanding and solving problems due to climate change and biodiversity loss, with reference to interdisciplinary contexts. Be able to interpret experimental results, understand the factors and know how to apply experimental approaches for the study of intra- and interspecific genetic diversity of forest species, integrating knowledge and managing complexity, as well as formulating judgments even on the basis of limited or incomplete information, and including reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities associated.
MAKING JUDGMENTS
Develop a critical and independent sense to make choices and define future projects on the issues of Forest Conservation and Restoration.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Acquire technical terminology to communicate clearly and in detail new and innovative projects, ideas and conclusions, as well as the knowledge underlying them, to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
LEARNING SKILLS
Develop multidisciplinary learning skills, in an international perspective, that will allow continuing future in depth studies independently, in the different areas of scientific basic and applied research.
FOREST ECOLOGICAL GENETICS
MARCO COSIMO SIMEONE
Second Semester
6
AGR/05
Learning objectives
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Consolidate and broaden the knowledge and understanding of the bases of the evolution of forest species and the ecological-genetic interaction of individuals and forest populations. Provide a framework for applying and developing in an effective and original manner the methods of analysis and monitoring of forest genetic resources and their conservation, through the use of the main methods of molecular biology and bioinformatics.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Develop skills in understanding and solving problems due to climate change and biodiversity loss, with reference to interdisciplinary contexts. Be able to interpret experimental results, understand the factors and know how to apply experimental approaches for the study of intra- and interspecific genetic diversity of forest species, integrating knowledge and managing complexity, as well as formulating judgments even on the basis of limited or incomplete information, and including reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities associated.
MAKING JUDGMENTS
Develop a critical and independent sense to make choices and define future projects on the issues of Forest Conservation and Restoration.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Acquire technical terminology to communicate clearly and in detail new and innovative projects, ideas and conclusions, as well as the knowledge underlying them, to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
LEARNING SKILLS
Develop multidisciplinary learning skills, in an international perspective, that will allow continuing future in depth studies independently, in the different areas of scientific basic and applied research.
Population genetics and evolution
- gene flow and demographic dynamics
- mutations, migration, selection and drift
- hybridization, introgression, inbreeding
- vicariance and dispersal
- divergence
- phylogenetics and phylogeography
- Landscape genetics
- genetic structures
Genetic diversity of natural populations
- quantification of the genetic diversity
- applications to silvicultural management
- applications to forest conservation and restoration
- applications to genetic improvement and biotechnolgy
examMode
Questions on: the evolution of forest tree species, ecological and genetical interactions in individuals and populaitons. methodologies of analysis and monitoring of the forest genetic resources, conservation genetics, molecular biology and bioinformatics
books
Lesson notes and Powerpoint presentations
An Introduction to forest genetics (2006) Eriksson, Eckberg & Clapham
Forest Genetics (2007) White, Adams & Neale.
Molecular Ecology (2005) J.R. Freeland
Additional material: scientific articles provided by the teacher during the course
The course aims to illustrate the concept of forest restoration both in terms of population and in the broader forest context, also from a landscape perspective, trying to give an ethical and scientific framework to the discipline and an application guideline. After these premises, the most recent techniques for carrying out restoration works in various environmental and social conditions are illustrated. At the end of the course the students will have to reach a level of knowledge and critical ability, as well as adequate skills, both to conceive and support arguments to solve problems in the field of forest restoration.
1. Knowledge and Understanding: Students will gain a solid understanding of fundamental concepts in cartography and reference systems, as well as a thorough comprehension of the territorial information system for forest planning. They will be able to identify and describe basic and detailed informational layers and understand the principles of forest cover analysis through photo interpretation of aerial and satellite images. They will also gain insights into diacronic analysis for assessing the evolution of forested areas and applications of LIDAR data for determining biomass and timber volume.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will apply their acquired knowledge to develop and manage a territorial information system (TIS) within a GIS environment for forest planning and management. They will demonstrate the ability to use tools and techniques such as NDVI analysis from multispectral data of the Copernicus program for vegetation monitoring, and LIDAR data for assessing biomass and timber volume. They will be able to interpret and apply the collected information to make informed and data-driven decisions.
3. Making Judgements: Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate the information and techniques used in their research projects. They will be able to make informed judgments about the quality and reliability of data, such as satellite images and LIDAR data, and select the most appropriate methodologies for forest analysis and planning.
4. Communication Skills: Students will be able to clearly and accurately present the results of their analyses and research. They will be capable of effectively communicating their conclusions and recommendations in both written and oral forms, using appropriate technical terminology and data visualization tools such as maps and graphs.
5. Learning Skills: Students will develop the skills necessary for continuous learning and updating their knowledge in the fields of cartography and GIS. They will be able to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and apply their acquired skills to solve complex problems and address future challenges in forest planning and territorial analysis.
MODULE II
FABIO RECANATESI
Second Semester
6
AGR/10
Learning objectives
1. Knowledge and Understanding: Students will gain a solid understanding of fundamental concepts in cartography and reference systems, as well as a thorough comprehension of the territorial information system for forest planning. They will be able to identify and describe basic and detailed informational layers and understand the principles of forest cover analysis through photo interpretation of aerial and satellite images. They will also gain insights into diacronic analysis for assessing the evolution of forested areas and applications of LIDAR data for determining biomass and timber volume.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will apply their acquired knowledge to develop and manage a territorial information system (TIS) within a GIS environment for forest planning and management. They will demonstrate the ability to use tools and techniques such as NDVI analysis from multispectral data of the Copernicus program for vegetation monitoring, and LIDAR data for assessing biomass and timber volume. They will be able to interpret and apply the collected information to make informed and data-driven decisions.
3. Making Judgements: Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate the information and techniques used in their research projects. They will be able to make informed judgments about the quality and reliability of data, such as satellite images and LIDAR data, and select the most appropriate methodologies for forest analysis and planning.
4. Communication Skills: Students will be able to clearly and accurately present the results of their analyses and research. They will be capable of effectively communicating their conclusions and recommendations in both written and oral forms, using appropriate technical terminology and data visualization tools such as maps and graphs.
5. Learning Skills: Students will develop the skills necessary for continuous learning and updating their knowledge in the fields of cartography and GIS. They will be able to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and apply their acquired skills to solve complex problems and address future challenges in forest planning and territorial analysis.
Basic concepts of cartography and reference systems. The spatial information system for forest planning: how it is implemented, what are the basic and detailed information layers. The analysis of including forestry through photo interpretation of aerial and satellite images. The diachronic analysis for the analysis of forest area evolution. The LIDAR data: applications for the determination of biomass and growing stock.
Monitoring through the NDVI index detected by multispectral data from the Copernicus program.
The PGAF and its management through SIT in a GIS environment.
examMode
The final exam involves a detailed presentation and an in-depth discussion of the student's research project. The grade, given on a scale of thirty, reflects a comprehensive assessment based on several key aspects of the work. Firstly, the quality and relevance of the research are evaluated, including the clarity in defining objectives and the appropriateness of the chosen methodology. Critical analysis and the student's ability to integrate theoretical and practical skills are crucial elements.
During the discussion, the student must demonstrate a thorough understanding of their project and respond effectively to the committee’s questions. The ability to argue their choices and justify the results obtained is essential. Additionally, the quality of the final text is considered, which must be well-structured and free from errors. The originality of the contribution and the relevance of the conclusions in relation to the field of study are also evaluated.
The examining committee, composed of faculty members and specialists, assigns the final grade based on these criteria, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation of the work done.
books
The teacher will provide the teaching material: scientific articles, ppt presentations, GIS environment data.
The texts are updated every year and will be communicated at the beginning of the course.
Lecture notes and insights.
mode
The course is carried out face-to-face in the geomatics classroom. The course includes laboratory activities.
classRoomMode
Attendance is recommended.
bibliography
- Lecture notes; teaching materials provided by the lecturer; scientific articles provided by the lecturer.
- Reference text: "Geographical Information Systems - principles and applications". UTET edition, authors: Federica Migliaccio and Daniela Carino.
The lecturer provides for the creation of a shared folder accessible via the MOODLE - UNITUS platform
MODULE II
BACHISIO BOSA
Second Semester
7
AGR/05
Learning objectives
The Course aims to provide the regulatory tools and methodologies for forest planning and management at different scales from the corporate scale to large-area forestry plans for ecological transition with particular reference to biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation.
The main training objectives are:
- Knowledge and understanding: the student, during the course, acquires the theoretical notions to understand and solve the complex problems in ecological planning of the forest landscape;
- Applied knowledge and understanding will be pursued through integrated teaching including theoretical lectures, case studies and laboratory activities in classrooms equipped for exercises. In particular, the student will be able to understand the different products of forest planning from the forest management plan to management plans for protected areas and restoration of biodiversity.
- Autonomy of judgment in the complex contexts of forestry planning including problems that are difficult or impossible to solve, as the requirements underlying their solution are contradictory, incomplete and constantly changing (Wicked problems);
- Communication skills also aimed at involving citizens in forest planning. These skills will be developed through the drafting of reports and/or projects to be exhibited during the exam;
- Ability to learn through an active methodology to create an environment conducive to the teaching-learning and conscious use of digital technologies such as Scopus and Scholar to develop the student's continuous learning skills.
Obiettivi Formativi “Conservazione del Paesaggio Vegetale”
1)(knowledge and understanding) Understanding patterns and functions of the plant component of ecosystems and landscapes
2) (applying knowledge and understanding) Learning how to manage and monitor plant biodiversity in the landscape.
3) (making judgements) basic ability about how to evalaute the conservation status of a plant community
4) (communication skills) properly use scientific terminology of the field;
5) (learning skills) be able to read and understand scientific papers, technical reports, vegetation maps and Natura2000 documents.
Obiettivi Formativi “Conservazione e monitoraggio delle foreste”
Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of how the structure and functioning of tree communities vary in relation to natural processes and the main approaches to monitor forest dynamics. Understanding the contribution of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation, as well as the main factors threatening forest conservation.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge gathered will serve to evaluate the conservation status and the ongoing dynamics in forest ecosystems in relation to their naturalness and climate-change response. Learn how to select the main metrics and scientific approaches to describe the conservation status of forest species and communities and assess their main threatening factors.
Making judgements
Skills and knowledge acquired will provide the scientific bases to assess the conservation status and the naturalness of forest ecosystems in relation to the ongoing dynamics.
Communication skills
Ability to communicate at the scientific or technical level on the factors promoting or threatening the conservation of forests and their role in biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation.
Learning skills
The scientific knowledge acquired will build the scientific bases for advancing the scientific methods for the quantitative description and monitoring of the conservation status of forest species and communities.
MODULE II
ALFREDO DI FILIPPO
Second Semester
6
BIO/03
Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of how the structure and functioning of tree communities vary in relation to natural processes and the main approaches to monitor forest dynamics. Understanding the contribution of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation, as well as the main factors threatening forest conservation.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge gathered will serve to evaluate the conservation status and the ongoing dynamics in forest ecosystems in relation to their naturalness and climate-change response. Learn how to select the main metrics and scientific approaches to describe the conservation status of forest species and communities and assess their main threatening factors.
Making judgements
Skills and knowledge acquired will provide the scientific bases to assess the conservation status and the naturalness of forest ecosystems in relation to the ongoing dynamics.
Communication skills
Ability to communicate at the scientific or technical level on the factors promoting or threatening the conservation of forests and their role in biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation.
Learning skills
The scientific knowledge acquired will build the scientific bases for advancing the scientific methods for the quantitative description and monitoring of the conservation status of forest species and communities.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY
Ecology and ecosystem structure. Hierarchical levels of organization within the ecosystem. Energy Flux. Trophic networks and trophic chain. Grazing and detritus chains. Biotic and abiotic components; populations and communities. Factors governing ecosystem biomass and productivity variation in space and time.
The soil: importance, biogeochemical cycles. Soil fertility control over ecosystem properties (site index).
Bioclimate. Macro-, meso- e microclimate. Bioclimatic classifications. Climatic diagrams. Bioclimatic indices: Lang, De Martonne, Emberger, Mitrakos, Thorntwaite. Potenatial and actual evapotraspiration potenziale, water deficit.
Ecological gradients, biomes. Biolclimate vs soil control on soil properties: biomass, productivity, tree longevity, demografic turnover, phenology.
ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS
Autogenic and allogenic processes autogeni ed allogeni (exogenous/endogenous) driving ecosystem dynamics. Primary and secondary successions.
The sylvic cycle: structural phases. Self-thinning, self-pruning.
The developmental stages of a forest community. The shifting mosaic and quasi equilibrium theory.
The natural disturbance regime and its effect on ecosystem dynamics.
FOREST MONITORING
Indicators and indices. Pressure, state, response. Bioindicators.
Main forest variables to be monitored. Census vs Sampling. Approaces to monitoring forest ecosystem structure. Monitoring through forest plots. Permanent plots. Biomass and deadwood, Wildllife trees, microhabitats.
Remote sensing tin forest monitoring. Vegetation indices and their meaning. Practical implementations of remote sensing to forest dynamics.
Applied case studies of forest monitoring. The old-growth UNSCO beech forest network. The national inventory of forests and carbon sinks. The global and continental scale network of forest monitoring. Tree-ring monitoring.
FOREST NATURALNESS AND OLD-GROWTH FORESTS.
Natural and artificial disturbance. Natural heritage.
Primary vs secondary old-growth forests. Attributes of natural and old-growth forests. Biomassa and necromass. Biomass accumulation curve. Structural dynamics of natural forests. Sructural, compositional, chrono-functional indicators of old-growthness.
Attributes of temperate old-growth forests.
FOREST DEGRADATION
Definitions of forest degradation. Natural vs anthorpogenic sources of degradation. Degradation vs natural ecosystem variability. Natural reference conditions. Resilience, alternative ecosystem states, thresholds and tipping points, ecosystem collapse.
Criteria and indicators to identify forest degradation
FOREST FRAGMENTATION
Causes and impacts of fragmentation. Measuring fragmentation. Forest integrity index. Isolation, Edge effect, ecological barriers, metapopulations.
Measuring fragmentation via remote sensing. CORINE, vegetation indices, Global Forest Watch, Land Cover; fragmentation metrics.
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
The IUCN Red List of Ecosystems: categories, criteria, operational approach.
examMode
The examination is oral and is based on the discussion on the conservation status of an area (e.g. a mountain side) selected as case study by the student, for which each candidate must present a written report before the exam.
books
Main textbook
Primack, Boitani. Biologia della conservazione. Zanichelli.
Paci. Ecologia Forestale. Edagricole.
Cain, Bowman, Hacker. Ecologia. Piccin.
Other textbooks for basics and applied ecological science:
Odum & Barnett. Fondamenti di ecologia. Piccin.
Pignatti. Ecologia Vegetale. UTET.
Bernetti. Selvicoltura Speciale. UTET.
La Marca O., 1999. Elementi di dendrometria. Patron editore
classRoomMode
Free, in presence
bibliography
Additional Scientific Papers in the Moodle Folder
SUBJECT
SEMESTER
CFU
SSD
LANGUAGE
119052 - CONSERVATION OF THE PLANT LANDSCAPE
First Semester
6
BIO/03
Learning objectives
1)(knowledge and understanding) Understanding patterns and functions of the plant component of ecosystems and landscapes
2) (applying knowledge and understanding) Learning how to manage and monitor plant biodiversity in the landscape.
3) (making judgements) basic ability about how to evalaute the conservation status of a plant community
4) (communication skills) properly use scientific terminology of the field;
5) (learning skills) be able to read and understand scientific papers, technical reports, vegetation maps and Natura2000 documents.
120459 - FORESTRY DESIGN
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12
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-
Learning objectives
Teached only in Italian
a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forest planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The knowledge of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that manage forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forest project and understand the structure of the forest yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forest sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.
MODULE II
RODOLFO PICCHIO
Second Semester
6
AGR/06
Learning objectives
Teached only in Italian
a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forest planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The knowledge of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that manage forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forest project and understand the structure of the forest yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forest sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.
c) PROGRAM
The main forest designs and forest yards, their general framework and definition. Public and private forest works, differences in planning, management and testing. The design process, pre-feasibility, preliminary design, final design and executive design. The work direction and the figure of the work directorr. The final evaluation of the forest yards. Preliminary design and execution of works for reforestation, afforestation, forest restoration, forest logging, ecological engineering, energy biomass plantations, energy supply chains and woodland urban forestry. Specific design, installation and management of forest yards for cable yarder. Preliminary design, management and execution of forest yards concerning forest roads. Methodologies for drawing up a project. Cost analysis. Metric calculation. Chorographies. Accounting of the works. Yard supervision. Judicial reports. Application management of forest yards, in light of current legislative systems, their functional and managerial analysis in itinere.
examMode
In the evaluation of the oral exam for the attribution of the final vote, the acquired level of knowledge, skills and competence will be assessed with particular reference to the critical understanding of principles, theories and procedures necessary in the context of forest logging. In addition, mastery in solving forest management problems and skills in managing technical projects of forest logging will be assessed, taking responsibility for decisions in work contexts. In particular, the student's acquisition of the ability to apply in concrete cases - deriving for example from field exercises - by means of analysis and synthesis reasoning, which will also include interdisciplinary connections, will be verified.
books
- Slides uploaded on the Moodle site.
- The book is only in Italian: Appunti di progettazione forestale / Orazio La Marca, Anna La Marca ; con la collaborazione di Roberto Fratini, Claudia Capponi.
classRoomMode
The course attendance is considered an optional element, but highly recommended.
MODULE II
ANDREA PETROSELLI
Second Semester
6
AGR/08
Learning objectives
a) Course objectives:
The training objective of the course is knowledge of the processes and methods for understanding and managing hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
b) Expected learning outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding:
- Acquire the basic notions of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
- Understand the methodologies for the study of hydrological processes preparatory to the management of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
- Know the main modeling tools useful for defining hazard and hydraulic risk mapping.
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- Apply the notions learned in the practical management of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
- Use the methodologies studied to analyze and manage hydrological processes.
- Use modeling tools to create hydraulic hazard and risk mapping.
3) Independent judgment:
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate the methodologies and modeling tools used.
- Be able to make informed decisions in the management of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
4) Communication skills:
- Acquire skills in the use of basic IT tools, such as spreadsheets and GIS.
- Effectively communicate the results obtained through advanced hydrological models.
5) Learning ability:
- Develop the ability to independently learn new methodologies and tools in the field of hydraulic-forestry arrangements.
- Maintain continuous updates on the course topics and related technological innovations.
Basic concepts of technical hydrology, river hydraulics and classic hydraulic-forestry arrangements:
Hydrological cycle, hydrographic basin, hydrological data, return time, statistical inference, intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves, concepts of hydraulic risk, formation of flood flows, superficial and deep components of the flood hydrograph, calculation of net rainfall, rainfall-runoff modeling, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, phoronomy, solid transport, stream arrangements, equilibrium slope and gravity weirs.
Exercise 1: calculation of IDF curves warning lines through analysis of short-term annual maximum rainfall data using Excel.
Exercise 2: calculation of IDF curves through analysis of short-term annual maximum rainfall using the RUNOFF LAB software.
Exercise 3: delimitation of a river basin through the PLUVIO/HYDROPOT webplatforms and estimation of flood flows for different return times through the EBA4SUB webplatform.
Hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact and works for the mitigation of hydraulic risk:
Types of weirs: arched, earth, timber, mixed. Open weirs. Longitudinal bank defenses: cliffs in natural or artificial boulders, defenses in gabions and Reno mattresses, rigid longitudinal defenses. Transversal bank defenses.
examMode
The assessment test is oral and will contain a series of questions aimed at assessing the student's theoretical knowledge on the topics presented in class.
In particular, three questions are submitted that span the entire program, each of which is evaluated with a score from 0 to 10. The final grade corresponds to the sum of the three individual votes. The degree of knowledge of the contents, of the capability for analysis, of synthesis and of interdisciplinary links, of the capability for critical sense and clarity of exposition is taken into account for the purposes of the assignment of the vote.
books
Da Deppo: Sistemazione dei corsi d'acqua, 627/DAD/A,B
Ferro V. La sistemazione dei bacini idrografici, 627.86 (21)
Ferro V. Opere di sistemazione idraulico-forestali a basso impatto ambientale, 634.99/OPE
Ferro V. Elementi di idraulica e idrologia per le scienze agrarie, ambientali e forestali, 627/FER 33683
Maione: Le piene fluviali, 551.489/MAI/A,B
Moisello: Idrologia tecnica, 627/MOI/A,B
APAT Atlante delle opere di sistemazione fluviale. Online
Quaderni di Cantiere della Regione Lazio
Materiale fornito dal docente
classRoomMode
The course is divided into 48 hours of frontal lessons. Theoretical notions are illustrated to students during lectures, through audio-visual aids and the blackboard.
bibliography
material furnished by the teacher
18402 - CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF FOREST ENVIRONMENTS
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13
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Learning objectives
"Ecogenetica Forestale"
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Consolidate and broaden the knowledge and understanding of the bases of the evolution of forest species and the ecological-genetic interaction of individuals and forest populations. Provide a framework for applying and developing in an effective and original manner the methods of analysis and monitoring of forest genetic resources and their conservation, through the use of the main methods of molecular biology and bioinformatics.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Develop skills in understanding and solving problems due to climate change and biodiversity loss, with reference to interdisciplinary contexts. Be able to interpret experimental results, understand the factors and know how to apply experimental approaches for the study of intra- and interspecific genetic diversity of forest species, integrating knowledge and managing complexity, as well as formulating judgments even on the basis of limited or incomplete information, and including reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities associated.
MAKING JUDGMENTS
Develop a critical and independent sense to make choices and define future projects on the issues of Forest Conservation and Restoration.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Acquire technical terminology to communicate clearly and in detail new and innovative projects, ideas and conclusions, as well as the knowledge underlying them, to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
LEARNING SKILLS
Develop multidisciplinary learning skills, in an international perspective, that will allow continuing future in depth studies independently, in the different areas of scientific basic and applied research.
FOREST ECOLOGICAL GENETICS
Second Semester
6
AGR/05
Learning objectives
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Consolidate and broaden the knowledge and understanding of the bases of the evolution of forest species and the ecological-genetic interaction of individuals and forest populations. Provide a framework for applying and developing in an effective and original manner the methods of analysis and monitoring of forest genetic resources and their conservation, through the use of the main methods of molecular biology and bioinformatics.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Develop skills in understanding and solving problems due to climate change and biodiversity loss, with reference to interdisciplinary contexts. Be able to interpret experimental results, understand the factors and know how to apply experimental approaches for the study of intra- and interspecific genetic diversity of forest species, integrating knowledge and managing complexity, as well as formulating judgments even on the basis of limited or incomplete information, and including reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities associated.
MAKING JUDGMENTS
Develop a critical and independent sense to make choices and define future projects on the issues of Forest Conservation and Restoration.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Acquire technical terminology to communicate clearly and in detail new and innovative projects, ideas and conclusions, as well as the knowledge underlying them, to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
LEARNING SKILLS
Develop multidisciplinary learning skills, in an international perspective, that will allow continuing future in depth studies independently, in the different areas of scientific basic and applied research.
RESTORATION OF FOREST ENVIRONMENTS
Second Semester
7
AGR/05
Learning objectives
The course aims to illustrate the concept of forest restoration both in terms of population and in the broader forest context, also from a landscape perspective, trying to give an ethical and scientific framework to the discipline and an application guideline. After these premises, the most recent techniques for carrying out restoration works in various environmental and social conditions are illustrated. At the end of the course the students will have to reach a level of knowledge and critical ability, as well as adequate skills, both to conceive and support arguments to solve problems in the field of forest restoration.
119054 - GEOMATICS FOR SPATIAL PLANNING
MARIA NICOLINA RIPA
Second Semester
6
AGR/10
Learning objectives
The course provides knowledge of the methods and tools for observing and analyzing the territory, along with the conceptual tools needed to understand the territorial planning system. It offers advanced knowledge related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and spatial analyses of territorial data that are essential for territorial planning. The student will acquire specific skills in the analysis and processing of spatial data, as well as in understanding the existing planning system tools.
By the end of the course, the student will be able to create a cartographic project aimed at territorial planning, understand the fundamental elements of cartography and digital cartographic representation, and create thematic maps related to territorial elements. The student will also be capable of conducting spatial analyses of various phenomena. Additionally, they will gain proficiency in using GIS software and applying remotely sensed images for territorial analyses. To develop problem-solving skills, the student will be required to produce an exam paper by applying the acquired knowledge, working both independently and in groups to enhance learning ability and work autonomy. The analyses will utilize georeferenced data available from major databases such as the National WMS Geoportal, ISTAT database, Copernicus, and Regional Web GIS. Whenever possible, students will be involved in activities related to ongoing research projects.
TOOLS FOR TERRITORIAL ANALYSIS AND REPRESENTATION
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Methods and Tools for Territorial Analysis: Acquisition, processing, and presentation of geographic data; tools for spatial analysis; interpolation methods; morphological analyses; multicriteria analysis.
Elements of Photointerpretation and Analysis of Remotely Sensed Images
TERRITORIAL PLANNING
Purposes and Principles of Territorial Planning
Legislative Framework for Different Levels of Planning
Tools for Territorial Governance
Methods and Tools for Territorial Planning
Project Work
examMode
Oral examination, Project work. On examination, the student will explain the content of the report, preparing a presentation (Powerpoint or Word format or other suitable). Three questions about the topics arising from the presentation will be asked. The assessment takes into account: acquired skills in the use of GIS, the knowledge of the topics, quality and clarity of the presentation, the ability to apply their knowledge critically, the ability of interdisciplinary connections. The basic cartography useful to prepare the project, are available on the Google Classroom platform. Non-attending students should send an email request to the teacher at the following address: nripa@unitus.it to get credentials for accessing the platform.
books
Leone A., Ambiente e Pianificazione. Analisi, processi, sostenibilità, Franco Angeli Ed., Milan 2011
Notes, scientific articles and other educational materials provided by the lecturer and available on the Moodle platform.
mode
The class consists in lectures and practical GIS application. The first part takes about 25 hours aimed at acquiring concepts and basic knowledge for representation and characterization of the territory through the analysis of the physical components and the identification of the main territorial processes. The second part takes about 25 hours aimed at acquiring skills related to the representation of the territory and the use of GIS for spatial analysis. The knowledge are applied to real case studies, following a guided learning path. This second part takes place in the Geomatics room that is equipped with the QGIS software, an open source software that students can freely install on their PC in order to operate independently to complete the expected elaborate.
classRoomMode
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended especially for the applied activities
bibliography
Notes, scientific articles and other educational materials provided by the lecturer and available on the Moodle platform.
18405 - TRAINEESHIP
Second Semester
4
18406 - DISSERTATION
Second Semester
16
119053 - .
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13
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Learning objectives
1. Knowledge and Understanding: Students will gain a solid understanding of fundamental concepts in cartography and reference systems, as well as a thorough comprehension of the territorial information system for forest planning. They will be able to identify and describe basic and detailed informational layers and understand the principles of forest cover analysis through photo interpretation of aerial and satellite images. They will also gain insights into diacronic analysis for assessing the evolution of forested areas and applications of LIDAR data for determining biomass and timber volume.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will apply their acquired knowledge to develop and manage a territorial information system (TIS) within a GIS environment for forest planning and management. They will demonstrate the ability to use tools and techniques such as NDVI analysis from multispectral data of the Copernicus program for vegetation monitoring, and LIDAR data for assessing biomass and timber volume. They will be able to interpret and apply the collected information to make informed and data-driven decisions.
3. Making Judgements: Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate the information and techniques used in their research projects. They will be able to make informed judgments about the quality and reliability of data, such as satellite images and LIDAR data, and select the most appropriate methodologies for forest analysis and planning.
4. Communication Skills: Students will be able to clearly and accurately present the results of their analyses and research. They will be capable of effectively communicating their conclusions and recommendations in both written and oral forms, using appropriate technical terminology and data visualization tools such as maps and graphs.
5. Learning Skills: Students will develop the skills necessary for continuous learning and updating their knowledge in the fields of cartography and GIS. They will be able to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and apply their acquired skills to solve complex problems and address future challenges in forest planning and territorial analysis.
MODULE II
Second Semester
6
AGR/10
Learning objectives
1. Knowledge and Understanding: Students will gain a solid understanding of fundamental concepts in cartography and reference systems, as well as a thorough comprehension of the territorial information system for forest planning. They will be able to identify and describe basic and detailed informational layers and understand the principles of forest cover analysis through photo interpretation of aerial and satellite images. They will also gain insights into diacronic analysis for assessing the evolution of forested areas and applications of LIDAR data for determining biomass and timber volume.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will apply their acquired knowledge to develop and manage a territorial information system (TIS) within a GIS environment for forest planning and management. They will demonstrate the ability to use tools and techniques such as NDVI analysis from multispectral data of the Copernicus program for vegetation monitoring, and LIDAR data for assessing biomass and timber volume. They will be able to interpret and apply the collected information to make informed and data-driven decisions.
3. Making Judgements: Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate the information and techniques used in their research projects. They will be able to make informed judgments about the quality and reliability of data, such as satellite images and LIDAR data, and select the most appropriate methodologies for forest analysis and planning.
4. Communication Skills: Students will be able to clearly and accurately present the results of their analyses and research. They will be capable of effectively communicating their conclusions and recommendations in both written and oral forms, using appropriate technical terminology and data visualization tools such as maps and graphs.
5. Learning Skills: Students will develop the skills necessary for continuous learning and updating their knowledge in the fields of cartography and GIS. They will be able to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and apply their acquired skills to solve complex problems and address future challenges in forest planning and territorial analysis.
MODULE II
Second Semester
7
AGR/05
Learning objectives
The Course aims to provide the regulatory tools and methodologies for forest planning and management at different scales from the corporate scale to large-area forestry plans for ecological transition with particular reference to biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation.
The main training objectives are:
- Knowledge and understanding: the student, during the course, acquires the theoretical notions to understand and solve the complex problems in ecological planning of the forest landscape;
- Applied knowledge and understanding will be pursued through integrated teaching including theoretical lectures, case studies and laboratory activities in classrooms equipped for exercises. In particular, the student will be able to understand the different products of forest planning from the forest management plan to management plans for protected areas and restoration of biodiversity.
- Autonomy of judgment in the complex contexts of forestry planning including problems that are difficult or impossible to solve, as the requirements underlying their solution are contradictory, incomplete and constantly changing (Wicked problems);
- Communication skills also aimed at involving citizens in forest planning. These skills will be developed through the drafting of reports and/or projects to be exhibited during the exam;
- Ability to learn through an active methodology to create an environment conducive to the teaching-learning and conscious use of digital technologies such as Scopus and Scholar to develop the student's continuous learning skills.
SUBJECT
SEMESTER
CFU
SSD
LANGUAGE
120738 - CERTIFICATION OF FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS
ANGELA LO MONACO
First Semester
6
AGR/06
Learning objectives
A) OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI IN INGLESE
The Course aims to provide advanced knowledge in the certification of sustainable forest management and wood certification, both as process and product certification. Therefore, the student will have training in the certification of sustainable forest management according to the FSC and PEFC schemes and the chain of custody, in the certification of structural wood, in a Due Diligence system in compliance with the European Regulation that combats the introduction and marketing, in the territory of the European Union, of timber and wood-based products resulting from deforestation, pursuing the objective of contributing to the formation of a master's degree graduate with skills in the implementation of sustainable forest management.
B) RISULTATI DI APPRENDIMENTO ATTESI IN INGLESE
At the end of the course the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes.
1) Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the characteristics of forest certification schemes and ability to introduce a company to management certification and CoC, also in relation to the EU indications; knowledge of the dictates of the European Regulation that combats deforestation and illegality in the wood sector; knowledge of the legislation relating to the wood sector. The knowledge and understanding extend those acquired during previous university education and allow analyses that are not only appropriate, but also original, particularly according to the principles of environmental sustainability.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary and mandatory regulations concerning the wood sector and the certification of GFS and CoC according to different certification schemes, being able to effectively use the technical knowledge on the main wood-based products, on the traceability and transformation processes, on the sector regulations and on the certification systems of the wood supply chain, finalizing them to satisfy the requirements of the forest certification schemes and of the European Regulation that combats deforestation. The knowledge and skills acquired are aimed at having the ability to support one's own judgments and resolve complex issues concerning forest management, wood production and its use also in an interdisciplinary context. These skills are declined according to the principles of environmental sustainability, with a professional and ethically correct approach.
3) Making judgements
Being able to collect data and interpret results obtained from the observation of forest management, management of the introduction of wood or wood products on the European market to draw judgements supported by a scientific methodological approach, knowing how to choose the most appropriate methodology for the specific case, taking into account the sustainability of the processes; being able to manage complex situations related to certification, also in relation to social responsibility and ethics concerning the marketing of "illegal wood".
4) Communication skills
Being able to communicate unambiguously in the appropriate language with specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, correctly using the scientific and technical terminology of the sector.
5) Learning skills
Developing the learning skills necessary to keep preparation up to date and to continue studying independently. To this end, the use of electronic resources made available by the University Library System is recommended.
The course is held in Italian
Forests in the world, in Europe, in Italy. Problems related to forest conservation, including in relation to the commercial sector.
The stages of the environment-development-sustainability integration process.
Introduction to the concept of certification. The forest, wood and forest products as the subject of certification. Forest certification as a tool for sustainable forest and plantation management. Standardization and certification bodies. Accreditation. The certification process. Forestry certifications. The standards of good forest management: FSC and PEFC, history and mission, dissemination. The FSC FM certification scheme. The PEFC certification standards for the sustainable management of forests and plantations. Purpose of the GFS manual. Parts that can compose it. Examples. The Chain of Custody (outline).
Regulations in the wood sector, ISO, EN, UNI. The legislation concerning structural wood.
The issue of illegality in the wood trade. EUTR 995 (2010) EUDR 1115 (2023) and "Due diligence". The subjects and products concerned. The competent authorities. The certification schemes and international standards that simplify the approach.
examMode
The course is held in Italian
The learning of the topics under study and the skills acquired are assessed through a final oral test.
The level of knowledge of the contents demonstrated, the ability to apply theoretical concepts, the ability to analyze, synthesize and interdisciplinary connections, the ability of critical sense and formulation of judgments, the mastery of expression and of technical language will be taken into account in the evaluation of the test and in the attribution of the final grade.
Laboratory activities, exercises, seminary and visit (when they are possible) are an integral part of the course and subject to evaluation for attending students. The student who participated in the exercises can write a short report of the activity that contributes to the evaluation.
The vote is expressed out of thirty. The outcome of the assessment of the profit is considered positive for the purposes of the attribution of credits, if the candidate obtains at least the score of 18/30.
books
No text is mandatory; each student is free to choose their own reference text(s).
The slides are on Moodle platform with other useful materials
Cerullo S, Clerici C, Paradiso D, Zanuttini R. 2013. Il legno pensa al futuro. Compagnia delle foreste. pp 135 (19 euro c’è in Biblioteca, più copie)
R. Zanuttini (a cura di) Il legno massiccio : materiale per un'edilizia sostenibile . Compagnia delle Foreste, 2014 (disponibile in Biblioteca) UNI Conlegno, 2010.
La figura del Direttore tecnico di Produzione per il legno strutturale. pp 91 (120 euro, c’è in biblioteca)
Norme UNI EN ISO e Standard FSC e PEFC per FM e CoC (in biblioteca, solo in consultazione e sui siti dei rispettivi enti normatori)
Altro materiale reso disponibile dal docente per approfondimenti.
Altri testi di riferimento
Giachino DM, 2013. Legno Manuale per progettare in Italia. UTET. pp 311 (90 auro, c’è in biblioteca)
MASIERO M., ZORZI G.M. (a cura di). Qualità e certificazione nella filiera del legno. La catena di custodia. Edito da CCIAA di Padova, PST Galileo, CNA Prov.le di Padova, marzo 2006: 148 pp.
Berti S, Nocetti M, Sozzi L, 2013. I difetti del legno. Compagnia delle foreste. pp 74 (13 euro in biblioteca)
classRoomMode
Optional
Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended
bibliography
The slides of the lectures are on Moodle platform with other useful materials
Cerullo S, Clerici C, Paradiso D, Zanuttini R. 2013. Il legno pensa al futuro. Compagnia delle foreste. pp 135 (19 euro c’è in Biblioteca, più copie)
R. Zanuttini (a cura di) Il legno massiccio : materiale per un'edilizia sostenibile . Compagnia delle Foreste, 2014 (disponibile in Biblioteca) UNI Conlegno, 2010.
La figura del Direttore tecnico di Produzione per il legno strutturale. pp 91 (120 euro, c’è in biblioteca)
Norme UNI EN ISO e Standard FSC e PEFC per FM e CoC (in biblioteca, solo in consultazione e sui siti dei rispettivi enti normatori)
Altro materiale reso disponibile dal docente per approfondimenti.
Altri testi di riferimento
Giachino DM, 2013. Legno Manuale per progettare in Italia. UTET. pp 311 (90 auro, c’è in biblioteca)
MASIERO M., ZORZI G.M. (a cura di). Qualità e certificazione nella filiera del legno. La catena di custodia. Edito da CCIAA di Padova, PST Galileo, CNA Prov.le di Padova, marzo 2006: 148 pp.
Berti S, Nocetti M, Sozzi L, 2013. I difetti del legno. Compagnia delle foreste. pp 74 (13 euro in biblioteca)
120786 - ELECTIVE COURSES
First Semester
12
120747 - ANALYSIS AND CONSERVATION OF FLORA
LAURA CANCELLIERI
First Semester
6
BIO/03
Learning objectives
The theoretical-practical course for students of the Master's Degree "Conservation and restoration of the environment and Forests" aimed at acquiring knowledge on advanced techniques for studying and identifying spontaneous vascular plants of the Italian flora. The student will develop the ability to collect data in the field, identify species with the current tools available in literature and online, and process data in ecological and conservationist terms. He will acquire the processing and writing skills for some application cases (e.g. Directive 92/43 EEC (annex 2); floristic notes; writing a floristic article).
Characteristics and consistency of the Italian flora and of the European flora.
examMode
For the practical test, 3 vascular plants will be provided to test the determination skills through the use of Floras.
The oral test will focus on the description and application of the topics covered during the course
books
Filibeck, Cancellieri, Rosati,Guida al paesaggio vegetale del Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise.Piante, vegetazione, ecosistemi. Ed. del Parco
Pasqua G., Abbate G., Forni C., Botanica generale e diversità vegetale. Ed. Piccin
classRoomMode
Not compulsory but strongly recommended.
bibliography
Pignatti S., Flora d'Italia, Edagricole.
Tutin et al., Flora Europaea. Cambridge U.P.
Conti F. et al., An annotated checklist of the Italian vascular flora. Palombi Ed.
120741 - MONITORING THE IMPACTS OF FOREST RESTORATION OPERATIONS
RACHELE VENANZI
First Semester
6
AGR/05
Learning objectives
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge on the monitoring of possible disturbances due to forest restoration operations. The essential knowledge of the "on site" monitoring bases at site scale. The mastery of the legislative and technical scientific instruments necessary for carrying out monitoring actions on a forest yard scale aimed at restoration operations.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) Knowledge and understanding
know the legislative and technical principles governing the monitoring of forest restoration sites and be able to structure and plan a monitoring action in such sites;
2) Applied knowledge and understanding
analyse and understand an executive forestry project and, on the basis of this, set up a monitoring plan for environmental disturbances on a single construction site scale;
3) Autonomy of judgment
be able to operate autonomously in setting up monitoring actions, understanding their salient results and evaluating their situations in terms of environmental disturbances and resilience;
4) Communication skills
acquire communication skills at technical and scientific level, aimed at presenting properly the planning of monitoring actions and the results obtained;
5) Ability to learn
have the ability to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations in the forestry sector, making use of officially recognised national and international databases.
120737 - BIOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FOREST SOILS
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12
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Learning objectives
Modulo Microbiologia dei suoli forestali:
The course of “Forest Soil Microbiology” deals with the soil microbiology in forest by applicative point of view and with specific reference to the conservation and restoration of microbial biodiversity and functional ecosystem quality.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
• Knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire knowledge and understanding about the microbial ecology and the main microbial taxa for the monitoring of soil biogeochemical cycles and for restoration of soil biodiversity in forest.
• Apply knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire the skills to apply the theoretical knowledge of the topics discussed in the course with a critical meaning for role of microbiology for nitrogen fixation, microbiome sciences, SO priming and for humus formation.
• Making judgements: The student will be able to identify the strategy for planning soil monitoring and restoration and assess the risks for forest environment without being influenced by carriers of interest.
• Communication skills: The student will be able to communicate to third parties relevant information and specific problems for different environmental contexts.
• Learning skills: Additional objectives include improving learning abilities and communication skills, more specifically the ability to present topics related to the microbiology of interface plant-soils in forest environment using appropriate terminology.
Modulo: Fertilità dei suoli e nutrizione delle piante
The course aims to provide the cognitive fundamentals of the concepts of soil quality and recovery, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of nutrients in soil and the problems related to their availability to plants, with particular reference to the mechanisms of nutrient acquisition at the level of the soil-plant system (rhizosphere).
Knowledge and understanding of 1) the approaches available for the assessment of soil quality and fertility, 2) the effects that natural or anthropogenic disturbances have on soil and the nutrient cycle, and 3) the soil-plant relationships, with the aim of defining the basis for the development of strategies aimed at achieving greater nutrient efficiency, understood as better utilisation of available resources, in both good quality and degraded soils.
Ability to apply the knowledge acquired from theoretical lectures and practical laboratory activities to 1) identify the most suitable analytical methods for assessing and monitoring soil quality and health, 2) hypothesise changes in soil characteristics and nutrient cycles as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances, 3) hypothesise changes in nutrient availability as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances.
During the lectures and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgement that will allow him/her to 1) judge the nutrient dynamics and quality of a soil from a forest and environmental point of view; 2) critically evaluate the quality of available technical/scientific information.
Ability to present acquired skills with appropriate language and the use of technical and specific terms and to retrieve information from online bibliography. Communication skills will be tested in the examination.
Acquisition of learning strategies: at the end of the course, the student will have developed the ability to autonomously learn new concepts, to describe situations different from those considered during the course, also combining different theories, in order to apply them both in a continuation of third-level studies (PhD) and in professional life.
MODULE II
STEFANIA ASTOLFI
First Semester
6
AGR/13
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the cognitive fundamentals of the concepts of soil quality and recovery, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of nutrients in soil and the problems related to their availability to plants, with particular reference to the mechanisms of nutrient acquisition at the level of the soil-plant system (rhizosphere).
Knowledge and understanding of 1) the approaches available for the assessment of soil quality and fertility, 2) the effects that natural or anthropogenic disturbances have on soil and the nutrient cycle, and 3) the soil-plant relationships, with the aim of defining the basis for the development of strategies aimed at achieving greater nutrient efficiency, understood as better utilisation of available resources, in both good quality and degraded soils.
Ability to apply the knowledge acquired from theoretical lectures and practical laboratory activities to 1) identify the most suitable analytical methods for assessing and monitoring soil quality and health, 2) hypothesise changes in soil characteristics and nutrient cycles as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances, 3) hypothesise changes in nutrient availability as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances.
During the lectures and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgement that will allow him/her to 1) judge the nutrient dynamics and quality of a soil from a forest and environmental point of view; 2) critically evaluate the quality of available technical/scientific information.
Ability to present acquired skills with appropriate language and the use of technical and specific terms and to retrieve information from online bibliography. Communication skills will be tested in the examination.
Acquisition of learning strategies: at the end of the course, the student will have developed the ability to autonomously learn new concepts, to describe situations different from those considered during the course, also combining different theories, in order to apply them both in a continuation of third-level studies (PhD) and in professional life.
The course of “Forest Soil Microbiology” deals with the soil microbiology in forest by applicative point of view and with specific reference to the conservation and restoration of microbial biodiversity and functional ecosystem quality.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
• Knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire knowledge and understanding about the microbial ecology and the main microbial taxa for the monitoring of soil biogeochemical cycles and for restoration of soil biodiversity in forest.
• Apply knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire the skills to apply the theoretical knowledge of the topics discussed in the course with a critical meaning for role of microbiology for nitrogen fixation, microbiome sciences, SO priming and for humus formation.
• Making judgements: The student will be able to identify the strategy for planning soil monitoring and restoration and assess the risks for forest environment without being influenced by carriers of interest.
• Communication skills: The student will be able to communicate to third parties relevant information and specific problems for different environmental contexts.
• Learning skills: Additional objectives include improving learning abilities and communication skills, more specifically the ability to present topics related to the microbiology of interface plant-soils in forest environment using appropriate terminology.
Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of how the structure and functioning of tree communities vary in relation to natural processes and the main approaches to monitor forest dynamics. Understanding the contribution of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation, as well as the main factors threatening forest conservation.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge gathered will serve to evaluate the conservation status and the ongoing dynamics in forest ecosystems in relation to their naturalness and climate-change response. Learn how to select the main metrics and scientific approaches to describe the conservation status of forest species and communities and assess their main threatening factors.
Making judgements
Skills and knowledge acquired will provide the scientific bases to assess the conservation status and the naturalness of forest ecosystems in relation to the ongoing dynamics.
Communication skills
Ability to communicate at the scientific or technical level on the factors promoting or threatening the conservation of forests and their role in biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation.
Learning skills
The scientific knowledge acquired will build the scientific bases for advancing the scientific methods for the quantitative description and monitoring of the conservation status of forest species and communities.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY
Ecology and ecosystem structure. Hierarchical levels of organization within the ecosystem. Energy Flux. Trophic networks and trophic chain. Grazing and detritus chains. Biotic and abiotic components; populations and communities. Factors governing ecosystem biomass and productivity variation in space and time.
The soil: importance, biogeochemical cycles. Soil fertility control over ecosystem properties (site index).
Bioclimate. Macro-, meso- e microclimate. Bioclimatic classifications. Climatic diagrams. Bioclimatic indices: Lang, De Martonne, Emberger, Mitrakos, Thorntwaite. Potenatial and actual evapotraspiration potenziale, water deficit.
Ecological gradients, biomes. Biolclimate vs soil control on soil properties: biomass, productivity, tree longevity, demografic turnover, phenology.
ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS
Autogenic and allogenic processes autogeni ed allogeni (exogenous/endogenous) driving ecosystem dynamics. Primary and secondary successions.
The sylvic cycle: structural phases. Self-thinning, self-pruning.
The developmental stages of a forest community. The shifting mosaic and quasi equilibrium theory.
The natural disturbance regime and its effect on ecosystem dynamics.
FOREST MONITORING
Indicators and indices. Pressure, state, response. Bioindicators.
Main forest variables to be monitored. Census vs Sampling. Approaces to monitoring forest ecosystem structure. Monitoring through forest plots. Permanent plots. Biomass and deadwood, Wildllife trees, microhabitats.
Remote sensing tin forest monitoring. Vegetation indices and their meaning. Practical implementations of remote sensing to forest dynamics.
Applied case studies of forest monitoring. The old-growth UNSCO beech forest network. The national inventory of forests and carbon sinks. The global and continental scale network of forest monitoring. Tree-ring monitoring.
FOREST NATURALNESS AND OLD-GROWTH FORESTS.
Natural and artificial disturbance. Natural heritage.
Primary vs secondary old-growth forests. Attributes of natural and old-growth forests. Biomassa and necromass. Biomass accumulation curve. Structural dynamics of natural forests. Sructural, compositional, chrono-functional indicators of old-growthness.
Attributes of temperate old-growth forests.
FOREST DEGRADATION
Definitions of forest degradation. Natural vs anthorpogenic sources of degradation. Degradation vs natural ecosystem variability. Natural reference conditions. Resilience, alternative ecosystem states, thresholds and tipping points, ecosystem collapse.
Criteria and indicators to identify forest degradation
FOREST FRAGMENTATION
Causes and impacts of fragmentation. Measuring fragmentation. Forest integrity index. Isolation, Edge effect, ecological barriers, metapopulations.
Measuring fragmentation via remote sensing. CORINE, vegetation indices, Global Forest Watch, Land Cover; fragmentation metrics.
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
The IUCN Red List of Ecosystems: categories, criteria, operational approach.
examMode
The examination is oral and is based on the discussion on the conservation status of an area (e.g. a mountain side) selected as case study by the student, for which each candidate must present a written report before the exam.
books
Main textbook
Primack, Boitani. Biologia della conservazione. Zanichelli.
Paci. Ecologia Forestale. Edagricole.
Cain, Bowman, Hacker. Ecologia. Piccin.
Other textbooks for basics and applied ecological science:
Odum & Barnett. Fondamenti di ecologia. Piccin.
Pignatti. Ecologia Vegetale. UTET.
Bernetti. Selvicoltura Speciale. UTET.
La Marca O., 1999. Elementi di dendrometria. Patron editore
classRoomMode
Free, in presence.
bibliography
Additional Scientific Papers in the Moodle Folder
120740 - GEOMATICS FOR LAND USE PLANNING
MARIA NICOLINA RIPAMARIA NICOLINA RIPA
Second Semester
6
AGR/10
Learning objectives
The course provides knowledge of the methods and tools for observing and analyzing the territory, along with the conceptual tools needed to understand the territorial planning system. It offers advanced knowledge related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and spatial analyses of territorial data that are essential for territorial planning. The student will acquire specific skills in the analysis and processing of spatial data, as well as in understanding the existing planning system tools.
By the end of the course, the student will be able to create a cartographic project aimed at territorial planning, understand the fundamental elements of cartography and digital cartographic representation, and create thematic maps related to territorial elements. The student will also be capable of conducting spatial analyses of various phenomena. Additionally, they will gain proficiency in using GIS software and applying remotely sensed images for territorial analyses. To develop problem-solving skills, the student will be required to produce an exam paper by applying the acquired knowledge, working both independently and in groups to enhance learning ability and work autonomy. The analyses will utilize georeferenced data available from major databases such as the National WMS Geoportal, ISTAT database, Copernicus, and Regional Web GIS. Whenever possible, students will be involved in activities related to ongoing research projects.
TOOLS FOR TERRITORIAL ANALYSIS AND REPRESENTATION
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Methods and Tools for Territorial Analysis: Acquisition, processing, and presentation of geographic data; tools for spatial analysis; interpolation methods; morphological analyses; multicriteria analysis.
Elements of Photointerpretation and Analysis of Remotely Sensed Images
TERRITORIAL PLANNING
Purposes and Principles of Territorial Planning
Legislative Framework for Different Levels of Planning
Tools for Territorial Governance
Methods and Tools for Territorial Planning
Project Work
examMode
Oral examination, Project work. On examination, the student will explain the content of the report, preparing a presentation (Powerpoint or Word format or other suitable). Three questions about the topics arising from the presentation will be asked. The assessment takes into account: acquired skills in the use of GIS, the knowledge of the topics, quality and clarity of the presentation, the ability to apply their knowledge critically, the ability of interdisciplinary connections. The basic cartography useful to prepare the project, are available on the Google Classroom platform. Non-attending students should send an email request to the teacher at the following address: nripa@unitus.it to get credentials for accessing the platform.
books
Leone A., Ambiente e Pianificazione. Analisi, processi, sostenibilità, Franco Angeli Ed., Milan 2011
Notes, scientific articles and other educational materials provided by the lecturer and available on the Moodle platform.
mode
The class consists in lectures and practical GIS application. The first part takes about 25 hours aimed at acquiring concepts and basic knowledge for representation and characterization of the territory through the analysis of the physical components and the identification of the main territorial processes. The second part takes about 25 hours aimed at acquiring skills related to the representation of the territory and the use of GIS for spatial analysis. The knowledge are applied to real case studies, following a guided learning path. This second part takes place in the Geomatics room that is equipped with the QGIS software, an open source software that students can freely install on their PC in order to operate independently to complete the expected elaborate.
classRoomMode
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended especially for the applied activities
bibliography
Notes, scientific articles and other educational materials provided by the lecturer and available on the Moodle platform.
RESEARCH APPLICATION ON POST HARVESTING IMPACT ASSESSMENT
RACHELE VENANZI
First Semester
3
AGR/06
SUBJECT
SEMESTER
CFU
SSD
LANGUAGE
120738 - CERTIFICATION OF FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS
ANGELA LO MONACO
First Semester
6
AGR/06
Learning objectives
A) OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI IN INGLESE
The Course aims to provide advanced knowledge in the certification of sustainable forest management and wood certification, both as process and product certification. Therefore, the student will have training in the certification of sustainable forest management according to the FSC and PEFC schemes and the chain of custody, in the certification of structural wood, in a Due Diligence system in compliance with the European Regulation that combats the introduction and marketing, in the territory of the European Union, of timber and wood-based products resulting from deforestation, pursuing the objective of contributing to the formation of a master's degree graduate with skills in the implementation of sustainable forest management.
B) RISULTATI DI APPRENDIMENTO ATTESI IN INGLESE
At the end of the course the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes.
1) Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the characteristics of forest certification schemes and ability to introduce a company to management certification and CoC, also in relation to the EU indications; knowledge of the dictates of the European Regulation that combats deforestation and illegality in the wood sector; knowledge of the legislation relating to the wood sector. The knowledge and understanding extend those acquired during previous university education and allow analyses that are not only appropriate, but also original, particularly according to the principles of environmental sustainability.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary and mandatory regulations concerning the wood sector and the certification of GFS and CoC according to different certification schemes, being able to effectively use the technical knowledge on the main wood-based products, on the traceability and transformation processes, on the sector regulations and on the certification systems of the wood supply chain, finalizing them to satisfy the requirements of the forest certification schemes and of the European Regulation that combats deforestation. The knowledge and skills acquired are aimed at having the ability to support one's own judgments and resolve complex issues concerning forest management, wood production and its use also in an interdisciplinary context. These skills are declined according to the principles of environmental sustainability, with a professional and ethically correct approach.
3) Making judgements
Being able to collect data and interpret results obtained from the observation of forest management, management of the introduction of wood or wood products on the European market to draw judgements supported by a scientific methodological approach, knowing how to choose the most appropriate methodology for the specific case, taking into account the sustainability of the processes; being able to manage complex situations related to certification, also in relation to social responsibility and ethics concerning the marketing of "illegal wood".
4) Communication skills
Being able to communicate unambiguously in the appropriate language with specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, correctly using the scientific and technical terminology of the sector.
5) Learning skills
Developing the learning skills necessary to keep preparation up to date and to continue studying independently. To this end, the use of electronic resources made available by the University Library System is recommended.
The course is held in Italian
Forests in the world, in Europe, in Italy. Problems related to forest conservation, including in relation to the commercial sector.
The stages of the environment-development-sustainability integration process.
Introduction to the concept of certification. The forest, wood and forest products as the subject of certification. Forest certification as a tool for sustainable forest and plantation management. Standardization and certification bodies. Accreditation. The certification process. Forestry certifications. The standards of good forest management: FSC and PEFC, history and mission, dissemination. The FSC FM certification scheme. The PEFC certification standards for the sustainable management of forests and plantations. Purpose of the GFS manual. Parts that can compose it. Examples. The Chain of Custody (outline).
Regulations in the wood sector, ISO, EN, UNI. The legislation concerning structural wood.
The issue of illegality in the wood trade. EUTR 995 (2010) EUDR 1115 (2023) and "Due diligence". The subjects and products concerned. The competent authorities. The certification schemes and international standards that simplify the approach.
examMode
The course is held in Italian
The learning of the topics under study and the skills acquired are assessed through a final oral test.
The level of knowledge of the contents demonstrated, the ability to apply theoretical concepts, the ability to analyze, synthesize and interdisciplinary connections, the ability of critical sense and formulation of judgments, the mastery of expression and of technical language will be taken into account in the evaluation of the test and in the attribution of the final grade.
Laboratory activities, exercises, seminary and visit (when they are possible) are an integral part of the course and subject to evaluation for attending students. The student who participated in the exercises can write a short report of the activity that contributes to the evaluation.
The vote is expressed out of thirty. The outcome of the assessment of the profit is considered positive for the purposes of the attribution of credits, if the candidate obtains at least the score of 18/30.
books
No text is mandatory; each student is free to choose their own reference text(s).
The slides are on Moodle platform with other useful materials
Cerullo S, Clerici C, Paradiso D, Zanuttini R. 2013. Il legno pensa al futuro. Compagnia delle foreste. pp 135 (19 euro c’è in Biblioteca, più copie)
R. Zanuttini (a cura di) Il legno massiccio : materiale per un'edilizia sostenibile . Compagnia delle Foreste, 2014 (disponibile in Biblioteca) UNI Conlegno, 2010.
La figura del Direttore tecnico di Produzione per il legno strutturale. pp 91 (120 euro, c’è in biblioteca)
Norme UNI EN ISO e Standard FSC e PEFC per FM e CoC (in biblioteca, solo in consultazione e sui siti dei rispettivi enti normatori)
Altro materiale reso disponibile dal docente per approfondimenti.
Altri testi di riferimento
Giachino DM, 2013. Legno Manuale per progettare in Italia. UTET. pp 311 (90 auro, c’è in biblioteca)
MASIERO M., ZORZI G.M. (a cura di). Qualità e certificazione nella filiera del legno. La catena di custodia. Edito da CCIAA di Padova, PST Galileo, CNA Prov.le di Padova, marzo 2006: 148 pp.
Berti S, Nocetti M, Sozzi L, 2013. I difetti del legno. Compagnia delle foreste. pp 74 (13 euro in biblioteca)
classRoomMode
Optional
Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended
bibliography
The slides of the lectures are on Moodle platform with other useful materials
Cerullo S, Clerici C, Paradiso D, Zanuttini R. 2013. Il legno pensa al futuro. Compagnia delle foreste. pp 135 (19 euro c’è in Biblioteca, più copie)
R. Zanuttini (a cura di) Il legno massiccio : materiale per un'edilizia sostenibile . Compagnia delle Foreste, 2014 (disponibile in Biblioteca) UNI Conlegno, 2010.
La figura del Direttore tecnico di Produzione per il legno strutturale. pp 91 (120 euro, c’è in biblioteca)
Norme UNI EN ISO e Standard FSC e PEFC per FM e CoC (in biblioteca, solo in consultazione e sui siti dei rispettivi enti normatori)
Altro materiale reso disponibile dal docente per approfondimenti.
Altri testi di riferimento
Giachino DM, 2013. Legno Manuale per progettare in Italia. UTET. pp 311 (90 auro, c’è in biblioteca)
MASIERO M., ZORZI G.M. (a cura di). Qualità e certificazione nella filiera del legno. La catena di custodia. Edito da CCIAA di Padova, PST Galileo, CNA Prov.le di Padova, marzo 2006: 148 pp.
Berti S, Nocetti M, Sozzi L, 2013. I difetti del legno. Compagnia delle foreste. pp 74 (13 euro in biblioteca)
120786 - ELECTIVE COURSES
First Semester
12
120975 - CONSTRUCTION SITES AND FORESTRY MECHANIZATION
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12
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-
Learning objectives
Modulo: Progettazione e Cantieri Forestali
Teached only in Italian
a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forest planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The knowledge of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that manage forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forest project and understand the structure of the forest yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forest sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.
Modulo: Tecnologie UAV e sensoristica per la gestione del verde e delle foreste
The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the technologies and machinery used in forest restoration operations and urban green space management, with particular attention to functional, management, sizing, and safety aspects. The objective is to develop the technical and operational skills required for the selection, use, and evaluation of machines and equipment, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and environmental protection.
In addition to traditional mechanization topics, the course introduces students to UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technologies and advanced sensors as complementary tools for the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of forest and green space management operations. Basic knowledge will be provided on design types, propulsion systems, components, flight principles, and relevant regulations, as well as on the main operational applications of drones in land surveying and management, vegetation mapping, tree stability monitoring, and assessment of vegetative conditions.
The integration of mechanization and digital technologies will enable students to understand the synergies between ground-based machinery, drones, and sensors, acquiring the ability to apply combined approaches to improve the productivity, safety, and sustainability of operations. Students will also develop independent judgment in assessing different technologies, considering costs, efficiency, risks, and environmental impacts, and will be able to effectively communicate the results of their analyses and technical choices through reports, graphical outputs, and presentations.
Finally, the course fosters continuous learning skills regarding technological innovations in the fields of mechanization, robotics, and digitalization, providing students with the tools to stay constantly up to date and to contribute consciously to innovation in the sustainable management of forests and green areas.
MODULE II
RODOLFO PICCHIO
First Semester
6
AGR/06
Learning objectives
Teached only in Italian
a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forest planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The knowledge of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that manage forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forest project and understand the structure of the forest yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forest sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.
c) PROGRAM
The main forest designs and forest yards, their general framework and definition. Public and private forest works, differences in planning, management and testing. The design process, pre-feasibility, preliminary design, final design and executive design. The work direction and the figure of the work directorr. The final evaluation of the forest yards. Preliminary design and execution of works for reforestation, afforestation, forest restoration, forest logging, ecological engineering, energy biomass plantations, energy supply chains and woodland urban forestry. Specific design, installation and management of forest yards for cable yarder. Preliminary design, management and execution of forest yards concerning forest roads. Methodologies for drawing up a project. Cost analysis. Metric calculation. Chorographies. Accounting of the works. Yard supervision. Judicial reports. Application management of forest yards, in light of current legislative systems, their functional and managerial analysis in itinere.
examMode
In the evaluation of the oral exam for the attribution of the final vote, the acquired level of knowledge, skills and competence will be assessed with particular reference to the critical understanding of principles, theories and procedures necessary in the context of forest logging. In addition, mastery in solving forest management problems and skills in managing technical projects of forest logging will be assessed, taking responsibility for decisions in work contexts. In particular, the student's acquisition of the ability to apply in concrete cases - deriving for example from field exercises - by means of analysis and synthesis reasoning, which will also include interdisciplinary connections, will be verified.
books
- Slides uploaded on the Moodle site.
- The book is only in Italian: Appunti di progettazione forestale / Orazio La Marca, Anna La Marca ; con la collaborazione di Roberto Fratini, Claudia Capponi.
classRoomMode
The course attendance is considered an optional element, but highly recommended.
c) PROGRAM
The main forest designs and forest yards, their general framework and definition. Public and private forest works, differences in planning, management and testing. The design process, pre-feasibility, preliminary design, final design and executive design. The work direction and the figure of the work directorr. The final evaluation of the forest yards. Preliminary design and execution of works for reforestation, afforestation, forest restoration, forest logging, ecological engineering, energy biomass plantations, energy supply chains and woodland urban forestry. Specific design, installation and management of forest yards for cable yarder. Preliminary design, management and execution of forest yards concerning forest roads. Methodologies for drawing up a project. Cost analysis. Metric calculation. Chorographies. Accounting of the works. Yard supervision. Judicial reports. Application management of forest yards, in light of current legislative systems, their functional and managerial analysis in itinere.
examMode
In the evaluation of the oral exam for the attribution of the final vote, the acquired level of knowledge, skills and competence will be assessed with particular reference to the critical understanding of principles, theories and procedures necessary in the context of forest logging. In addition, mastery in solving forest management problems and skills in managing technical projects of forest logging will be assessed, taking responsibility for decisions in work contexts. In particular, the student's acquisition of the ability to apply in concrete cases - deriving for example from field exercises - by means of analysis and synthesis reasoning, which will also include interdisciplinary connections, will be verified.
books
- Slides uploaded on the Moodle site.
- The book is only in Italian: Appunti di progettazione forestale / Orazio La Marca, Anna La Marca ; con la collaborazione di Roberto Fratini, Claudia Capponi.
classRoomMode
The course attendance is considered an optional element, but highly recommended.
120741 - MONITORING THE IMPACTS OF FOREST RESTORATION OPERATIONS
RACHELE VENANZI
First Semester
6
AGR/05
Learning objectives
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge on the monitoring of possible disturbances due to forest restoration operations. The essential knowledge of the "on site" monitoring bases at site scale. The mastery of the legislative and technical scientific instruments necessary for carrying out monitoring actions on a forest yard scale aimed at restoration operations.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) Knowledge and understanding
know the legislative and technical principles governing the monitoring of forest restoration sites and be able to structure and plan a monitoring action in such sites;
2) Applied knowledge and understanding
analyse and understand an executive forestry project and, on the basis of this, set up a monitoring plan for environmental disturbances on a single construction site scale;
3) Autonomy of judgment
be able to operate autonomously in setting up monitoring actions, understanding their salient results and evaluating their situations in terms of environmental disturbances and resilience;
4) Communication skills
acquire communication skills at technical and scientific level, aimed at presenting properly the planning of monitoring actions and the results obtained;
5) Ability to learn
have the ability to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations in the forestry sector, making use of officially recognised national and international databases.
120737 - BIOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FOREST SOILS
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12
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Learning objectives
Modulo Microbiologia dei suoli forestali:
The course of “Forest Soil Microbiology” deals with the soil microbiology in forest by applicative point of view and with specific reference to the conservation and restoration of microbial biodiversity and functional ecosystem quality.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
• Knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire knowledge and understanding about the microbial ecology and the main microbial taxa for the monitoring of soil biogeochemical cycles and for restoration of soil biodiversity in forest.
• Apply knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire the skills to apply the theoretical knowledge of the topics discussed in the course with a critical meaning for role of microbiology for nitrogen fixation, microbiome sciences, SO priming and for humus formation.
• Making judgements: The student will be able to identify the strategy for planning soil monitoring and restoration and assess the risks for forest environment without being influenced by carriers of interest.
• Communication skills: The student will be able to communicate to third parties relevant information and specific problems for different environmental contexts.
• Learning skills: Additional objectives include improving learning abilities and communication skills, more specifically the ability to present topics related to the microbiology of interface plant-soils in forest environment using appropriate terminology.
Modulo: Fertilità dei suoli e nutrizione delle piante
The course aims to provide the cognitive fundamentals of the concepts of soil quality and recovery, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of nutrients in soil and the problems related to their availability to plants, with particular reference to the mechanisms of nutrient acquisition at the level of the soil-plant system (rhizosphere).
Knowledge and understanding of 1) the approaches available for the assessment of soil quality and fertility, 2) the effects that natural or anthropogenic disturbances have on soil and the nutrient cycle, and 3) the soil-plant relationships, with the aim of defining the basis for the development of strategies aimed at achieving greater nutrient efficiency, understood as better utilisation of available resources, in both good quality and degraded soils.
Ability to apply the knowledge acquired from theoretical lectures and practical laboratory activities to 1) identify the most suitable analytical methods for assessing and monitoring soil quality and health, 2) hypothesise changes in soil characteristics and nutrient cycles as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances, 3) hypothesise changes in nutrient availability as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances.
During the lectures and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgement that will allow him/her to 1) judge the nutrient dynamics and quality of a soil from a forest and environmental point of view; 2) critically evaluate the quality of available technical/scientific information.
Ability to present acquired skills with appropriate language and the use of technical and specific terms and to retrieve information from online bibliography. Communication skills will be tested in the examination.
Acquisition of learning strategies: at the end of the course, the student will have developed the ability to autonomously learn new concepts, to describe situations different from those considered during the course, also combining different theories, in order to apply them both in a continuation of third-level studies (PhD) and in professional life.
MODULE II
STEFANIA ASTOLFI
First Semester
6
AGR/13
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the cognitive fundamentals of the concepts of soil quality and recovery, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of nutrients in soil and the problems related to their availability to plants, with particular reference to the mechanisms of nutrient acquisition at the level of the soil-plant system (rhizosphere).
Knowledge and understanding of 1) the approaches available for the assessment of soil quality and fertility, 2) the effects that natural or anthropogenic disturbances have on soil and the nutrient cycle, and 3) the soil-plant relationships, with the aim of defining the basis for the development of strategies aimed at achieving greater nutrient efficiency, understood as better utilisation of available resources, in both good quality and degraded soils.
Ability to apply the knowledge acquired from theoretical lectures and practical laboratory activities to 1) identify the most suitable analytical methods for assessing and monitoring soil quality and health, 2) hypothesise changes in soil characteristics and nutrient cycles as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances, 3) hypothesise changes in nutrient availability as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances.
During the lectures and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgement that will allow him/her to 1) judge the nutrient dynamics and quality of a soil from a forest and environmental point of view; 2) critically evaluate the quality of available technical/scientific information.
Ability to present acquired skills with appropriate language and the use of technical and specific terms and to retrieve information from online bibliography. Communication skills will be tested in the examination.
Acquisition of learning strategies: at the end of the course, the student will have developed the ability to autonomously learn new concepts, to describe situations different from those considered during the course, also combining different theories, in order to apply them both in a continuation of third-level studies (PhD) and in professional life.
The course of “Forest Soil Microbiology” deals with the soil microbiology in forest by applicative point of view and with specific reference to the conservation and restoration of microbial biodiversity and functional ecosystem quality.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
• Knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire knowledge and understanding about the microbial ecology and the main microbial taxa for the monitoring of soil biogeochemical cycles and for restoration of soil biodiversity in forest.
• Apply knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire the skills to apply the theoretical knowledge of the topics discussed in the course with a critical meaning for role of microbiology for nitrogen fixation, microbiome sciences, SO priming and for humus formation.
• Making judgements: The student will be able to identify the strategy for planning soil monitoring and restoration and assess the risks for forest environment without being influenced by carriers of interest.
• Communication skills: The student will be able to communicate to third parties relevant information and specific problems for different environmental contexts.
• Learning skills: Additional objectives include improving learning abilities and communication skills, more specifically the ability to present topics related to the microbiology of interface plant-soils in forest environment using appropriate terminology.
The course provides knowledge of the methods and tools for observing and analyzing the territory, along with the conceptual tools needed to understand the territorial planning system. It offers advanced knowledge related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and spatial analyses of territorial data that are essential for territorial planning. The student will acquire specific skills in the analysis and processing of spatial data, as well as in understanding the existing planning system tools.
By the end of the course, the student will be able to create a cartographic project aimed at territorial planning, understand the fundamental elements of cartography and digital cartographic representation, and create thematic maps related to territorial elements. The student will also be capable of conducting spatial analyses of various phenomena. Additionally, they will gain proficiency in using GIS software and applying remotely sensed images for territorial analyses. To develop problem-solving skills, the student will be required to produce an exam paper by applying the acquired knowledge, working both independently and in groups to enhance learning ability and work autonomy. The analyses will utilize georeferenced data available from major databases such as the National WMS Geoportal, ISTAT database, Copernicus, and Regional Web GIS. Whenever possible, students will be involved in activities related to ongoing research projects.
120975 - CONSTRUCTION SITES AND FORESTRY MECHANIZATION
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12
-
-
Learning objectives
Modulo: Progettazione e Cantieri Forestali
Teached only in Italian
a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forest planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The knowledge of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that manage forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forest project and understand the structure of the forest yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forest sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.
Modulo: Tecnologie UAV e sensoristica per la gestione del verde e delle foreste
The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the technologies and machinery used in forest restoration operations and urban green space management, with particular attention to functional, management, sizing, and safety aspects. The objective is to develop the technical and operational skills required for the selection, use, and evaluation of machines and equipment, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and environmental protection.
In addition to traditional mechanization topics, the course introduces students to UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technologies and advanced sensors as complementary tools for the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of forest and green space management operations. Basic knowledge will be provided on design types, propulsion systems, components, flight principles, and relevant regulations, as well as on the main operational applications of drones in land surveying and management, vegetation mapping, tree stability monitoring, and assessment of vegetative conditions.
The integration of mechanization and digital technologies will enable students to understand the synergies between ground-based machinery, drones, and sensors, acquiring the ability to apply combined approaches to improve the productivity, safety, and sustainability of operations. Students will also develop independent judgment in assessing different technologies, considering costs, efficiency, risks, and environmental impacts, and will be able to effectively communicate the results of their analyses and technical choices through reports, graphical outputs, and presentations.
Finally, the course fosters continuous learning skills regarding technological innovations in the fields of mechanization, robotics, and digitalization, providing students with the tools to stay constantly up to date and to contribute consciously to innovation in the sustainable management of forests and green areas.
MODULE II
LEONARDO BIANCHINI
First Semester
6
AGR/09
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the technologies and machinery used in forest restoration operations and urban green space management, with particular attention to functional, management, sizing, and safety aspects. The objective is to develop the technical and operational skills required for the selection, use, and evaluation of machines and equipment, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and environmental protection.
In addition to traditional mechanization topics, the course introduces students to UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technologies and advanced sensors as complementary tools for the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of forest and green space management operations. Basic knowledge will be provided on design types, propulsion systems, components, flight principles, and relevant regulations, as well as on the main operational applications of drones in land surveying and management, vegetation mapping, tree stability monitoring, and assessment of vegetative conditions.
The integration of mechanization and digital technologies will enable students to understand the synergies between ground-based machinery, drones, and sensors, acquiring the ability to apply combined approaches to improve the productivity, safety, and sustainability of operations. Students will also develop independent judgment in assessing different technologies, considering costs, efficiency, risks, and environmental impacts, and will be able to effectively communicate the results of their analyses and technical choices through reports, graphical outputs, and presentations.
Finally, the course fosters continuous learning skills regarding technological innovations in the fields of mechanization, robotics, and digitalization, providing students with the tools to stay constantly up to date and to contribute consciously to innovation in the sustainable management of forests and green areas.
The course provides an integrated overview of the technologies and machinery used in forest restoration and urban green management, with a focus on functional aspects, safety, sizing, and operational efficiency.
It covers the main topics related to the mechanization of forestry and urban green operations, including machinery and equipment for soil preparation, planting, post-planting care, routine maintenance, turfgrass management, tree care and management, felling, handling, and wood recovery.
Special attention is dedicated to UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technologies and sensing systems. The course examines UAV structural configurations, flight principles, propulsion and control systems, and the relevant regulations (ENAC, EASA), integrating these aspects with the main types of sensors, optical, multispectral, thermal, and LiDAR and their applications in forest, urban green management and urban forestry.
Within the context of urban green areas, the course also addresses tree risk analysis, covering risk assessment methodologies and the use of methods and sensors for static and dynamic analyses of tree behaviour in relation to wind loading.
examMode
Student assessment is based on a final oral examination, aimed at verifying the knowledge of theoretical contents and the ability to critically apply the technologies, machinery, and methods presented during the course.
The exam also include the discussion of a technical report or case study, carried out individually or in groups, focusing on aspects of mechanization, UAV applications, or tree risk analysis methodologies, including static and dynamic instrumental assessments.
Evaluation criteria include technical accuracy, the ability to integrate different topics covered in the course, clarity of presentation, and independent critical judgement.
books
The teaching material consists exclusively of lecture slides, technical manuals, and scientific articles selected and provided by the instructor through the e-learning platform or during classes.
classRoomMode
Attendance is not mandatory, but recommended, especially for practical demonstrations and applied activities that support the development of the course’s operational skills.
CHOICE GROUPS
YEAR/SEMESTER
CFU
SSD
LANGUAGE
MODULE II
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118325 - RESEARCH APPLICATION ON WOOD TECHNOLOGY
ANGELA LO MONACO
First Year / Second Semester
3
AGR/06
121419 - ECONOMIC AND POLICY OF AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
First Year / Second Semester
3
AGR/01
120085 - RESEARCH APPLICATION ON FOREST LOGGING
RODOLFO PICCHIO
First Year / Second Semester
3
AGR/06
120086 - RESEARCH APPLICATION ON POST HARVESTING IMPACT ASSESSMENT
RACHELE VENANZI
First Year / Second Semester
3
AGR/06
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