Kursus Diversity of Forest Stand: INTRODUCTION

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PLEASE KEEP OUR FOREST SUSTAINABLE!

This 9-hour micro-credential course provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the diversity of forest stands in Malaysia, focusing on three major forest ecosystems: inland dipterocarp forests, peat swamp forests, and mangrove forests. Delivered through three modules of three hours each, the course explores the ecological characteristics, environmental functions, and management approaches associated with each forest type.

Participants will learn how forest ecosystems vary along environmental gradients, from coastal mangrove forests and waterlogged peat swamp forests to the drier inland dipterocarp forests. The course highlights the vital roles these forests play in biodiversity conservation, carbon storage, climate regulation, coastal protection, and socio-economic development. Special emphasis is placed on the concepts of blue carbon and peatland carbon sequestration, as well as the ecological significance of inland forest ecosystems.

In addition, participants will gain an understanding of sustainable forest management principles and practices, including conservation strategies, restoration approaches, fire prevention, hydrological management, and responsible resource utilisation. Upon completion, participants will be able to classify forest stands based on their characteristics and management requirements, and appreciate their importance in supporting environmental sustainability, economic development, and community well-being.

LEARNING OUTCOME (LO)

Three learning outcomes are expected to be achieved at the end of this course:

1. Classify major forest stand types in Malaysia. (C2)
2. Explain the functions and importance of forest ecosystems. (C2)
3. Describe sustainable forest management practices. (C2)

IMPORTANT – Please read the following guidelines before starting the course

• This course is a self-paced learning programme consisting of six topics. Each topic contains learning materials, interactive activities, and assessments (in the form of quizzes) that must be completed.
• The instructor may monitor your progress and activities through the platform to ensure that you have completed the course.
• Completion and passing of all assessments are mandatory. The passing mark for all assessments is 6.5 out of 10 (or 65%), and you are only allowed three attempts for each assessment.
• Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Competency, indicating that you have passed all course assessments.
• For any enquiries regarding the course, please contact Assoc Prof Gs Dr Norizah Kamarudin at norizah_k@upm.edu.my.

DISCLAIMER: All teaching materials do not contain political or religious elements that may be sensitive to any community.

ETHICAL DECLARATION: Intellectual property rights are respected, and Creative Commons licences are applied where appropriate.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: As a learner of this course, you are granted full permission to use the learning materials for your personal learning purposes. However, you are strictly prohibited from distributing the learning materials, teaching the course content, or selling it.

Thank you, and let's care for our forest!

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• Assoc Prof Gs Dr Norizah Kamarudin
• Dr Jamhuri Jamaluddin
• Dr Diana Emang

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