•   Forest organizations NM13NF01-3004 02.01.2023-24.02.2023  3 credits  (BE21DS-E) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    - can explain how forests in Finland have historically been used
    - can describe the development of management, logging and transport methods
    - understands the connection between the emergence and development of the forest industry and how forests have been utilised at different times
    - is able to account for conditions of forest ownership historically and currently
    - understands the aims of different forest organizations
    - has knowledge of cooperation between different organisations and actors in the forest sector
    - knows forest policy in Finland and the EU
    Prerequisites
    No previous knowledge is required
    Content of the study unit
    Forest use in the past: slash and burn, charcoal production, tar production and shipbuilding.
    Forest ownership in Finland.
    The beginning and development of the forest industry.
    From selective tree cuttings to today's forest management.
    The development of harvesting and forest management methods.
    Wood Harvesting in comparison to forest increment during different periods.
    Important forest organizations:
    Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Tapio and Luke, Forestry Service,
    Finnish Forest Center, Forest management associations, MTK and SLC,
    The largest forest companies, Meto
    Finnish Forest Foundation, Metsämiesten säätiö, Finnish Forestry Association,
    the Association Skogskultur
    Main principles for forest taxation and previous area taxation
    Forest programs, national and regional.
    Further information
    På bedömningen inverkar:
    Enskilda uppgifter
    Grupparbeten med presentationer
    Tent eller deltenter (not translated)
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Gunnar Salingre

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    02.01.2023 - 24.02.2023

    Enrollment date range

    01.12.2022 - 01.01.2023

    Group(s)
    • BE21DS-E
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Bioeconomy

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Gunnar Salingre

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in bioeconomy

    Assessment scale

    H-5