PL461 Cultural Landscape Management

Contents and structure

Culture historical elements and ecological processes in the cultural landscape. Management and restoration of cultural landscapes, economic- and legal measures and management principles.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student shall

• have knowledge about the cultural landscape, semi-natural sites and elements formed through traditional agriculture.
• have knowledge about ecological processes to estimate proper management for different semi-natural vegetation types formed through traditional agriculture.

Skills

• The student shall be able to practice different traditional management techniques.

General competence

• The student shall have an understanding of different questions in this field of expertice.
• The students shall be able to understand and assess management- and restoration plans for cultural landscapes.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

PL 471 Cultural Heritage Management

Teaching methods

Lectures, excursions and field work.

Compulsory learning activities

The student must attend 4-6 compulsory excursions and write an excursion-report.

Assessment

Written examination under supervision, 4 hours.

Grading: A-F.

Examination support material

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