FORE435-23S2 (C) Semester Two 2023

Forest Economics 2

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 17 July 2023
End Date: Sunday, 12 November 2023
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 30 July 2023
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 1 October 2023

Description

Project analysis, forest valuation, risk and uncertainty. Forestry as a business.

The course will cover a number of topics in economic theory and practical applications. The course is designed to extend your knowledge and give you practice at using the tools. There is an emphasis on economic tools to help analyze issues facing managers of commercial forests.

Learning Outcomes

Students will:
o Analyse policy and economic issues relating to forestry in New Zealand using economic tools and concepts
o Present and discuss the strategic issues facing the New Zealand commercial forestry sector.
o Find and analyse publicly-available data on the forestry sector and the economic environment
o Analyse the forestry sector in one region of New Zealand and recommend options for future processing based on an assessment of the profitability of processing, the quality and quantity of the local resource and the prospects in New Zealand’s current markets

Prerequisites

FORE215 or subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Restrictions

FORE211, FORE425

Timetable 2023

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 10:00 - 11:00 A7
17 Jul - 27 Aug
11 Sep - 22 Oct
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 15:00 - 16:00 Beatrice Tinsley 112
17 Jul - 27 Aug
11 Sep - 22 Oct
Lecture C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00 A9 Lecture Theatre
17 Jul - 20 Aug
11 Sep - 22 Oct
Computer Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 15:00 - 17:00 Forestry 252 Computer Lab
17 Jul - 27 Aug
11 Sep - 22 Oct
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00 Rata 216 CAD Lab
17 Jul - 20 Aug
11 Sep - 22 Oct

Examination and Formal Tests

Test A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 F3 Lecture Theatre
21 Aug - 27 Aug

Lecturer

David Evison

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Lab Assignments 20% 10 labs at 2% each
Report on regional forestry sector - draft 10%
Report on regional forestry sector - final 20%
End of Year Exam 30%
Mid-Term Test 20%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,164.00

International fee $5,250.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Forestry .

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