Open Uni: Closer-to-nature forest management in the boreal forests

About this programme

Learning outcomes: The student will be able to: identify the sustainability challenges in boreal forests addressed by the closer-to-nature forest management approach explain the ecological principles of closer-to-nature forest management evaluate how closer-to-nature forest management is implemented in practical forestry analyse the role of decision-making support related to closer-to-nature forest management examine how forest policy promotes closer-to-nature forest management The course develops the following generic skills: sustainability and responsibility and critical thinking. Content: Sustainability challenges in boreal forests Ecological principles of closer-to-nature forest management Practical implementation of closer-to-nature forest management in forestry operations Decision-making support and its role within closer-to-nature forest management Forest policy and closer-to-nature forest management Study material: Lecture materials, assigned literature and research articles. Target group: For those interested in forestry and Nature-Based Solutions.