8.1.4 SUSTAINABLE USE OF FORESTS AND PEATLANDS (4 ECTS)

Objectives
Student will become familiar with the special characteristics of the boreal conifer forests and mires as well as utilization of forests and peatlands. The student will understand the various ecological, economical and social values of forests and peatlands.

Content
Classification of forest and peatland sites
Forest and mire ecology
Sustainable use of forests and peatlands
Multiple uses of forests and peatlands

Method
Field trips, lectures, group work, exam

Assessment
5 (Excellent) - 1 (Pass), Fail

Contact Person
Lecturer Tero Uusitalo
tero.uusitalo@laurea.fi