Forest Modelling

About this programme

The equivalent of 120 credits 60 credits within one of the following subjects/main fields of study - forestry science - forest science - forest management - biology - environmental sciences - natural resource management English 6. Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2023-12-22 Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01) 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. The equivalent of 120 credits 60 credits within one of the following subjects/main fields of study - forestry science - forest science - forest management - biology - environmental sciences - natural resource management English 6. The overall goal of the course is to give students an in-depth understanding of forest models with a focus on sustainable forestry. The course gives students the ability to perform analyses of forest development with the help of forest production models and insight into what data and information are needed to develop and apply these models. Students also learn the difference between empirical and mechanistic models, their areas of use, and the limitations of the different model types. The course covers forest models and concepts needed for an in-depth understanding of forest production and for climate-adapted sustainable forest management. Study topics include experimental design of field trials and how to analyse important variables such as basal area, volume, biomass, and carbon. In addition, important processes with regard