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Trends in European Forestry The first course of the MSc EF, Trends in European Forestry, has a duration of 4 weeks (8 ECTS credits). The aim of the course is to familiarise students with European Forestry related issues. Students will learn about European forest resources, forest dynamics in different vegetation zones of Europe and recent developments in forest policy making. After completion of the course, student should have a comprehensive picture of cultural, biological, social and environmental aspects of European forests and forest management. Contents: The course consists of several blocks, each of which is taught by experts from various European countries. Emphasis will be on policy analysis, social dynamics, business management, market and trade, forest legislation and taxation, aspects of cultural diversity, resource management, ecology and biodiversity. The preliminary schedule of the course in 2009 is available below: Study mode: Lectures, field trips and a panel debate. Problem solving in groups and written assignments based on lectures and field trips. Final examination. Instructor: The course is organised by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). The coordinator of the course is Roland Hörnfeldt. Lectures are given by different experts from various European countries. The contact person is Marjoriitta Möttönen. The course takes place mainly in Skinnskatteberg (Sweden), after a short introduction to the MSc EF programme in Helsinki (Finland) and Stockholm (Sweden) at the end of August. Information about Skinnskatteberg and its facilities can be read from the link below: Click here to read the students' perspectives on the course. More information on the course can be found at the SLU webpages and at the University of Joensuu´s Weboodi (>study units> search; course code J169101) |
| MSc EF Secretariat | Faculty of Forest Sciences, University of Joensuu. PO Box 111 80101 Joensuu (Finland) | mscef@joensuu.fi |