FOR40140 Forest Policy and Law

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module provides an outline of forest policy in Ireland. The impact of EU forest policy on Irish forest policy is also considered. The historical development of forestry in Ireland is detailed and the impact of the policy of successive Irish governments on the development of the forestry sector in Ireland is described. The interaction between agricultural and environmental policy and forest policy is outlined. Forestry legislation and forestry taxation is reviewed is detail.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

• Outline the historical development of forestry in Ireland.
• List the key elements of forestry legislation and taxation.
• Explain the interaction between forest policy and agricultural and environmental policy

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Specified Learning Activities

24
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Total

110
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and studennt presentations. Some task based activity 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Students will be required to complete a short written assignment Week 5 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Assignment: Students will be required to complete a short written assignment Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Examination: In class exam Week 12 No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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