National and International Forest Policy

About this programme

The course has two primary objectives: (1) to provide a wide perspective beyond traditional forestry disciplines by examining interactions between forests and society, and (2) to scrutinise global forest regimes and national forest policies with focus on their implications on actual forest management. The course is delivered by an international teacher team involving scholars from Sweden, Germany, Denmark and other countries. Course contents and activities are specifically designed for international student classes consisting of many nationalities. Thus the course provides a unique opportunity to examine societal preconditions and policy implications for forest management from a comparative international perspective. Class activities include debates and numerous exercises in groups. Outside the class, students visit a private forest estate, and engage into readings of scientific literature, elaboration of essays, and writing a reflective journal. At the end of the course, we undertake a 2-week study trip to countries outside Sweden, with focus on comparing forest policies in selected countries or regions. 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 - economics - political science English 6. Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2023-12-22 Valid from : Spring semester 2025 (2025-01-20)