Global Forests and Forestry (3 cr)
Code: MM10031-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
- Sini Rantanen
Teacher in charge
Sini Rantanen
Groups
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MMNS22Forestry Engineer, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
You will get acquainted with the global forest resources, their regional distribution and the main uses. You understand the internationality of forest sector and know its main actors. You understand the challenges associated with forests and forest use and know the most common international means of regulating forests.
Content
Essential contents:
- Global forest resources, their regional distribution and use
- Main actors in the global forest sector
- Threats and pressures to change land use practices and their implications to forests
- International treaties and agreements
Evaluation scale
H-5