Study Guide

Objective

The student
- understands how the market for timber and energy wood
- knows laws and regulations governing the timber trade and know key contractual issues
- can explain the different stages of the timber trade
- can conduct a tender process
- understands the pricing of timber on stump, at roadside and the pricing of special timber
- can set prices for timber and energy wood
- is familiar with digital platforms for timber trade

Content

The different phases in a timber trade (practical timber trade)
Legislation on timber trade
Pricing of wood
Digital platforms for timber trade
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

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.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.