1st year M. Sc Examination, Session-2005-2006
Title – Advanced Silviculture
Course No. FOR-512,
Credit: 4, Total Marks-70, Time3 hours
Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Science,
Shah Jalal University of Science And Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
1. Marks for respective question are shown at the end of each question.
2. All questions are equal marks except question number 1
3. Question no. 1 of each section is compulsory. Answer other two (2)questions from the rest three (3) for each section.
4. Answer should be written in separate answer script for each section.
Section – B
1. Write short note on any one of the following :( 5x1=5)
a) Protected areas of Bangladesh,
b) Gap phase dynamics.
2. a) Write the advantages and disadvantages of plantation forestry over natural forest with suitable examples.
b) Why should indigenous species be preferred in plantation? Briefly Discuss the merits and demerits of using indigenous species over exotics in plantations of Bangladesh.
c) Give your suggestions for the improvement of plantation in Bangladesh.
3. a) What is forest nursery? Describe the different steps in raising a forest nursery.
b) Illustrate the different methods of establishing the mixed plantation in Bangladesh?
c) Write the problems and prospects of Teak and Eucalyptus plantation in Bangladesh.
4. a) “Bamboos are widely distributed in Bangladesh”- Discuss with reference to village and forest bamboos.
b) Write the vegetative propagation techniques of Bamboo.
c) Write the allelopathic affects on stand development of Bangladesh.
d) “Co-management is the best way to save our forest”- Justify the statement.
