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Forest policy and history (4 cr)

Code: C-10088-LM00DL10-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.01.2026 - 16.01.2026
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Timing
16.01.2026 - 03.03.2026
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Institution
University of Eastern Finland
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 50

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

After completing the course, the students: - can identify processes of forest policy, recognise the aims, instruments, and operators of the Finnish forest policy - Recognize the importance of forests and forest policy for the welfare of the society - gain general understanding on how EU and global forest policy affects domestic policy. - Develop a historical perspective is added to provide how past affects the present and to give a time perspective with a length comparable to the long rotation period of forests.

Methods of completion

Hybrid teaching consisting of lectures and exercises • Course exam online and thereafter in electronic exam environment (EXAM) • Exercises require participation in session or alternatively they can be done individually online.

Methods of completion

Lectures and exercises. Examination based upon course work and examination Grading scale 0-5

Content

Forest policy as a science, a system of governance, and a political process. The goals, instruments, and implementation processes of Finnish forest policy. Main forest policy instruments: regulations, incentives, informing and market driven governance. Forest ownership in Finland Introduction to global and European forest policy State of world forests and forestry

Materials

Materials provided during the course

Qualifications

None

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