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Unit 1: The forestry industry in Ireland

1. list the major forestry products and their uses

2. use a map to identify major areas of forestry in Ireland

3. summarise the role of the Forestry Service and Coillte

4. prepare a report on the main uses of Irish forestry products

5. list common injuries in forestry work

6. recognise possible hazardous situations

7. be aware of the importance of safe practice

8. be aware of the importance of training and protective clothing

9. devise a list of general safety precautions.

Unit 2: Common forestry trees and their biology

1. recognise 8 (4 deciduous, 4 evergreen) common commercial species, using either leaves, buds, twigs, bark, fruit, flowers or form

2. acquire a basic knowledge of the principal features of plants and their functions, i.e. root, stem, leaves, flowers and fruit

3. calculate the age of a tree using a cross section

4. identify seeds from trees grown locally, and harvest them at the appropriate time

5. treat seeds to overcome dormancy if necessary

6. propagate a tree from seed

7. identify the parts of a winter twig from a deciduous tree e.g. Ash

8. devise a method to measure the girth and height of a selected tree.

Unit 3: Climate, site selection and multiple land use

1. take instrument readings from a simple weather station, i.e., max. and min. thermometer, wet and dry bulb thermometer, rain gauge

2. be aware of the effects of climate, weather on Ireland’s suitability as a timber producer

3. be aware of the effect of wind on species selection

4. list the site requirements for a common deciduous and coniferous forest species