Methods and systems of forest management planningLaajuus (6 cr)
Code: BE00AH28
Credits
6 op
Objective
The student
- understands the need for tactical and strategic planning of the use of natural resources
- can explain how forest planning can and should consider the principles of sustainable forestry
- knows methods for mapping the forest owner's objectives and can assess how these affect the planning situation
- knows the most common methods for cost-effective planning
- knows methods for collecting and analyzing geographical data
- can assess the accuracy of the inventory methods and in a controlled manner adapt the sampling design to the purpose
- can calculate inventory results.
Content
Methods for inventories
GIS tools
Methods for natural resource inventories
Sample design
Forest Planning Systems
Forest Inventory
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production
Qualifications
Handling of GPS and GIS
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.
Materials
To be announced during the course.