BENA4028 Natural resources and multi-objective use of forests (3 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
The course provides basic understanding of boreal forest ecosystems, their functions and biodiversity. The course themes also include forestry, forest use planning, forests legistlation and management. Central theme is also alternative uses and values of forests, forest ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation.
Completion methods
Lectures, group assignments and essays. Participation to group assignments is compulsory.
Assessment details
The essays are evaluated by the peers and teachers.
Learning outcomes
After this course students can describe main natural dynamics of boreal forests in different spatial scales. Students can explain how forests are managed for timber production and how management is administered and guided. Students are able to tell the main structural differences between managed forests and forests in natural state, and the consequences of these differences for biodiversity. Students have a general understanding on multiple purposes and uses of forests, forest ecosystem services and their values. Students know at the general level sustainable use of forests from economic, ecological and social perspectives.
Description of prerequisites
BENA2020 and BENA4025
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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