Managing Future Forests (5 cr)
Code: MM10055-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Timing
15.09.2025 - 19.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
- Mari Hautala
Teacher in charge
Mari Hautala
Groups
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MMNS22Forestry Engineer, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
You will be familiar with the impacts of climate change on Finnish forests and forestry, as well as how forestry operators are preparing for the challenges brought about by climate change. You are able to assess and apply current and developing forest management methods from a climate change perspective. You will understand the effects of climate change on the planning and implementation of timber procurement and forestry operations. Additionally, you deepen your knowledge of forest ecology, forest damage, forest breeding, Finnish tree species, and biodiversity from the perspective of climate change.
Content
- the impacts of a warming climate on Finnish forests
- preparing for climate change in forestry
- developing forest management
- future prospects for timber procurement
- ensuring biodiversity in forest nature
Evaluation scale
H-5