Forestry Courses and Certifications

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

木材の外観的および感性的特性に関する研究 - 木目の重要性

Explore the aesthetic and sensory characteristics of wood grain patterns through research insights, examining their visual properties and emotional impact on human perception in this forestry science lecture.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Basics of Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

Explore remote sensing, GIS, and GNSS fundamentals through interactive learning. Gain practical skills in digital image processing, spatial analysis, and geospatial applications using open-source software.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Shenyang Agricultural University

Postgraduate English for Professional Masters

Master professional English for agricultural and forestry research, focusing on academic writing, translation, and international exchange while developing comprehensive language skills and cultural literacy.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

GEO GIRL

How to Increase Wildfire Resilience and Resistance - Understanding Fire Ecology

Explore wildfire resilience with Dr. Flitcroft: learn about fire suppression impacts, purposeful fires, land use effects, and strategies for increasing fire and climate resiliency in forests and ecosystems.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Economic Forum

Can Trees Tame the Flames? - Nature-Based Solutions for Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation

Explore how forestation and technology can combat intensifying wildfires, featuring expert insights on creating fire-resistant forests rather than fuel sources.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Averting Extinction: Lessons from Borneo's Last Hunter-Gatherers

Explore the unique culture of Borneo's Cave Punan, their message stick communication system, and efforts to preserve their ancestral forests and biodiversity in the face of deforestation and modernization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AAAS Annual Meeting

Climate Change Solutions: Capturing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Land - AAAS Annual Meeting

Explore innovative land-based solutions for capturing greenhouse gas emissions, including biochar and forest management, with insights on sustainability, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Wildfire Resilience - Protecting Communities and Forests from Megafires

Comprehensive strategies for wildfire resilience, featuring expert insights on protecting communities and forests from megafires through collaborative efforts and innovative management approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wild Bees and Timber Trees - Can Managed Forests Support Pollinator Diversity

Explore the relationship between managed forests and pollinator biodiversity, focusing on wild bees and timber trees in new growth forests.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

AGU

Human Influences on Hydroecogeomorphic Processes Across Spatial Scales

Explore human impacts on water, ecology, and landforms across scales, focusing on wildfires, logging, and road networks. Gain insights into erosion, runoff, and water quality in forested landscapes.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Recent Fires in the Amazon, California and Around the Globe - Fall Meeting 2019

Experts discuss research on fires in the Amazon, California, and globally, examining recent fire activity and its impacts. Insights into causes, consequences, and future trends in wildfire patterns.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Future of Energy - How States Are Leading the Charge

Explore Colorado's innovative approach to clean energy, job creation, and climate change mitigation through state-led initiatives and regulatory frameworks.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Climate Change and Wildfire Risk: Statistical Analysis of Fire Weather in Northern Colorado

Explore statistical analysis of Fire Weather Index data to understand climate's impact on wildfire risk in Colorado, examining factors like heat, humidity, and human activity.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Forests Under Megafire in the Pacific Northwest - Climate Change Impact

Explore megafires in the Pacific Northwest, their causes, and future implications with forest scientist Matthew Reilly. Gain insights on forest ecology, historical fire patterns, and climate change impacts.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Forests, Climate Change, and Our Future

Explores the complex relationship between forests and climate change, tracing historical perspectives and advocating for an interdisciplinary approach to understand and address forest-climate interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video