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Forestry and Biodiversity (6 cr)

Code: MM10021-3002

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
19.08.2024 - 20.11.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 cr
Local portion
6 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Metsätalousinsinöörikoulutus (MM)
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
Markus Huhtinen
Teacher in charge
Markus Huhtinen
Groups
MMNS23
Forestry Engineer, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Course
MM10021

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You learn to understand the threats to biodiversity of Finnish forests. You also learn how biodiversity is currently being protected by law and norms regulating Finnish forestry.

You also learn to recognize spots of high consevation value (protected by Forestry Act) and learn how Nature Conservation Act also has impact on forestry. You also learn to recognize larger areas suitable for permanent protection under Metso financing program.

You also learn what additional conservation requirements FSC and PEFC certication systems state for Finnish forestry.

Content

Forestry Act, Nature Conservation Act. FSC and PEFC Forest Certification Systems. Metso-conservation program.
Basics of Forest Ecology. History of Finnish Forests and the impact to their biodiversity. Threats to forest biodiversity today.

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