Forest Management Methods

About this programme

Prior knowledge: - 15 credits Forest sciences *or* - 15 credits Forestry science *or* - 15 credits Biology *or* - 15 credits Environmental sciences *or* - 15 credits Landscape Architecture *or* - 15 credits Agricultural Sciences *or* - 15 credits Natural Resource Management and English B Objectives, planning and policy 2,5 credits, Natural processes 10 credits, Work processes 2,5 credits The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Prior knowledge: - 15 credits Forest sciences *or* - 15 credits Forestry science *or* - 15 credits Biology *or* - 15 credits Environmental sciences *or* - 15 credits Landscape Architecture *or* - 15 credits Agricultural Sciences *or* - 15 credits Natural Resource Management and English B The purpose of the course is to give students a basic understanding of forest management methods that are available and often used in Scandinavia, northern Europe and North America. During the course, silvicultural systems and forest management methods are evaluated from different goals and sustainability perspectives, both economic, social and environmental. How forest management can be adapted to a changing climate and to preserve biodiversity will also be discussed, as well as effects on various ecosystem services. After completing the course, the student should be able to At the beginning of the course, the students will get an overview of the silviculture and forest management methods that are conducted mainly in Scandinavia, but northern Eur