Closer-to-nature forest management in the boreal forests, spring 2027
- Date:
- 7.1.2027 - 19.2.2027
- Credits:
- 4 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Environmental and natural sciences
- Teaching format:
- Independent learning, Distance teaching, Blended teaching
- Price:
- 80 € (VAT 0%)
Learning outcomes: The student will be able to:
- identify the sustainability challenges in boreal forests addressed by the closer-to-nature forest management approach
- explain the ecological principles of closer-to-nature forest management
- evaluate how closer-to-nature forest management is implemented in practical forestry
- analyse the role of decision-making support related to closer-to-nature forest management
- examine how forest policy promotes closer-to-nature forest management
The course develops the following generic skills: sustainability and responsibility and critical thinking.
Content:
- Sustainability challenges in boreal forests
- Ecological principles of closer-to-nature forest management
- Practical implementation of closer-to-nature forest management in forestry operations
- Decision-making support and its role within closer-to-nature forest management
- Forest policy and closer-to-nature forest management
Study material: Lecture materials, assigned literature and research articles.
Target group: For those interested in forestry and Nature-Based Solutions.
Modes of study: Lectures (20 h), individual learning of course materials (42 h), group work and exercises (44 h), Exam in the electronic Exam system at the time given by the teacher. Attendance in group work and exercises is obligatory. Attendance in lectures (at least 80%).
Teaching methods: Blended and distance teaching. Lectures, group work, and exercises are offered in a hybrid format. The course can be completed online, except for the Exam in the EXAM system which can be taken on the University of Eastern Finland campus in Joensuu or Kuopio, or as an EXAM visit.
Teacher: Hannes Pasanen
The course is held between Jan 7th and Feb 19th, 2027. After the lectures, the exam (in EXAM-system) will be open from 15.02.2027 to 19.02.2027. A resit opportunity will also be available from 15.3.2027 to 19.3.2027. More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from Peppi study guide. In their studies, open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree students.
NOTE! This course is offered to open university students as a 4 ECTS credit course only. The field trip mentioned in the Peppi study guide is not available for open university students.
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Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2026-2027.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).
Right to study will cover the lessons and exams.
Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not included in the study fee.
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