Call Deadline Date
25/09/2021
Initial Date
26/09/2021
End Date
30/09/2021
Status
CLOSE
Required knowledges and skills
Basic forestry, soil and environment knowledge. Interested in urban forestry andenvironment assessment.Good English listening, speaking and writing skills.
Objectives
Through short-term course study, visits and practices of forestry and horticultural enterprises, nurseries, forest farms and production practice bases(can be online), students can understand the traditional culture, human history, urbanization development and forestry situation of China, understand the main types of urban forests in southern China, and learn the cultivation knowledge of major urban forest species, horticultural plants and flowers. Master the basic knowledge of ecology, urban soil and urban environment; understanding the development, achievements and challenges of urban forestry in Nanjing. The training program will facilitate academic and cultural exchanges among participants from cooperative countries, improve their knowledge and skills in urban forestry and environment, and enhance friendship between students from China and Europe.
Short course modules
- Overview of Chinese Culture and Forestry.
- Introduction to urban forestry (forest type, knowing trees and flowers etc.).
- Introduction to urban agriculture (Nursery cultivation and flower production etc.).
- Urban soil pollution and remediation practice in China.
- Urban environmental Assessment.
Internship activities
The participants will be involved the understanding of main urban forest types and tree species, collection of urban soil samples and determination of main pollutants; understanding the urban environmental quality assessment technology and method. Visiting typical forestry, gardening, nursery, flower and landscape enterprise in Nanjing of China.
Additional notes
The assessment will be based on the evaluation of the summary report and presentation.
Internship Overview
Nanjing Forestry University
Academic coordinator
Dr. Yuanchu Yu
( ycyu@njfu.edu.cn)
Academic Tutor
Dr. Yuanchu Yu
( ycyu@njfu.edu.cn)
Company
DAQIAN Ecological Environment Group Co. Ltd.
Hosting Institution Tutor
Chan Pan
( 122418810@qq.com)