Carbon ForestryLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: MM10061
Credits
5 op
Objective
Main learning outcomes
• The student masters the carbon cycle in forestry and forest products
• The student understands the European emission trading system
• The student is capable to do carbon accounting
• The student is able to evaluate international agreements and legislation influencing forest management
• The student can evaluate the effect of forest management on the carbon sink and pool function
Content
This study unit is about carbon in forests and what forestry measures you can take to further improve the carbon balance. The course starts with the forest carbon cycle, which includes the storage of carbon in forest products. The course continues with carbon accounting and analysing how management strategies affect the carbon sink and pool function of forests. Finally, the impact of international agreements and legislation is looked in upon.
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
30.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
- Ari Talkkari
Teacher in charge
Ari Talkkari
Groups
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TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
Objective
Main learning outcomes
• The student masters the carbon cycle in forestry and forest products
• The student understands the European emission trading system
• The student is capable to do carbon accounting
• The student is able to evaluate international agreements and legislation influencing forest management
• The student can evaluate the effect of forest management on the carbon sink and pool function
Content
This study unit is about carbon in forests and what forestry measures you can take to further improve the carbon balance. The course starts with the forest carbon cycle, which includes the storage of carbon in forest products. The course continues with carbon accounting and analysing how management strategies affect the carbon sink and pool function of forests. Finally, the impact of international agreements and legislation is looked in upon.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
- Mari Hautala
- Ari Talkkari
- Kaija Saramäki
Teacher in charge
Ari Talkkari
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KCMS23GTGraduate Training Programme in Forestry Adaption into Changing Environment
Objective
Main learning outcomes
• The student masters the carbon cycle in forestry and forest products
• The student understands the European emission trading system
• The student is capable to do carbon accounting
• The student is able to evaluate international agreements and legislation influencing forest management
• The student can evaluate the effect of forest management on the carbon sink and pool function
Content
This study unit is about carbon in forests and what forestry measures you can take to further improve the carbon balance. The course starts with the forest carbon cycle, which includes the storage of carbon in forest products. The course continues with carbon accounting and analysing how management strategies affect the carbon sink and pool function of forests. Finally, the impact of international agreements and legislation is looked in upon.
Evaluation scale
H-5