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International Forest Policy (FRST90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject addresses the policy and governance framework for forest management in international, national and state contexts. It describes policy processes and the role of different actors in policy development and implementation. Different policy instruments are described and their suitability for achieving policy objectivesis discussed. Current issues in international forest policy, such as illegal logging and trade, conservation, certification, environmental management, forests and poverty and climate change are considered from the viewpoints of different forest policy actors. This subject will equip students with an improved capacity for critical thinking in relation to policy issues.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students will have a sound understanding of:
- international, national and state forest and environmental policies and legislation
- processes for policy development and negotiation
- the role of various policy actors and their different perspectives
- policy instruments and their suitability for achieving policy objectives
- current issues in international forest policy, including: deforestation, illegal logging and trade, forests and climate change, forests in poverty alleviation and international development, forest biodiversity conservation, forest certification systems and the role of international bodies and processes in forest policy
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Reading journal (1500 words) during the semester (20%),
Fortnightly quizzes (5 x 30 minute quizzes) during the semester (30%),
Written assignment (3000 words) due in the examination period (50%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Rodney Keenan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Twenty-four hours lectures and 16 hours tutorials and exercises. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Face to face component is intensive mode over 8 days in August.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Forest Ecosystem Science Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022