Forest management methods
The purpose of the course is to give students a basic understanding of forest management methods that are available and often used in Scandinavia and northern Europe. The course is given as a full-time course and is carried out with a mixture of lectures, independent work, group work and excursions. During the course, silvicultural systems and forest management methods are evaluated from different sustainability perspectives, both economic, social and environmental. Different management systems for managing both even-aged and continuous cover forests will be covered, including their effects on different ecosystem services. After completing the course, the students should be able to use their knowledge to advise forest owners on which forest management methods are most suitable depending on preset goals and the production of different ecosystem services.
Course evaluation
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SV0001-40156 - Course evaluation report
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Additional course evaluations for SV0001
Academic year 2023/2024
Forest management methods (SV0001-40086)
2024-03-20 - 2024-06-02
Academic year 2022/2023
Forest management methods (SV0001-40100)
2023-03-22 - 2023-06-04
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
SV0001 Forest management methods, 15.0 Credits
Skogliga skötselsystem och skogsskötselåtgärderSubjects
Forestry Science Forestry ScienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Silvicultural systems | 6.0 | 0102 |
| Heureka exercise | 3.0 | 0103 |
| Excursions | 2.0 | 0104 |
| Management plan | 4.0 | 0105 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Prior knowledge:- 15 credits Forest sciences or
- 15 credits Forestry science or
- 15 credits Biology or
- 15 credits Environmental sciences
- 15 credits Landscape Architecture or
- 15 credits Agricultural Sciences or
- 15 credits Natural Resource Management
and English B
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to give students a basic understanding of forest management methods that are available and often used in Scandinavia and northern Europe. During the course, silvicultural systems and forest management methods are evaluated from different sustainability perspectives, both economic, social and environmental. How forest management can be adapted to a changing climate and to preserve biodiversity will also be discussed, as well as effects on various ecosystem services.
After completing the course, the student should be able to
describe common forest management methods in Scandinavia and northern Europe
apply appropriate forest management methods depending on the condition of the forest and suggest future
measures
analyze how different forest management methods affect the forest’s ecosystem services
describe new forest management methods and how these can replace previously used ones
identify measures that are scientifically proved within the area of forest management
formulate management advice based on the goals of the forest owner.
Content
At the beginning of the course, the students will get an overview of the silviculture and forest management methods that are conducted in Scandinavia and northern Europe. During the course, the most common forest management methods used in different phases of a forest rotation will be studied. Different management systems for managing both even-aged and continuous cover forests will be covered, including their effects on different ecosystem services. At the end of the course, the students should be able to use their knowledge to advise forest owners on which forest management methods are most suitable depending on preset goals and the production of different ecosystem services.
The course is given as a full-time course and is carried out with a mixture of lectures, independent work, group work and excursions. To pass the course, some of the excursions and some group work require compulsory attendance.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed written exam
Approved assignments
Approved participation in compulsory parts
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Students are recommended to have basic understanding of tree physiology, soil science, statistics and ecology to be able to fully require the knowledge taught in this course. They should also have been introduced to scientific writing as this method is applied to all written assignments.Additional costs for excursions may apply.
The syllabus is uppdated in accordance with the decisions 2021-02-11 (§§ 9-10) by the Board of Education on the main field of study Forestry science and on degree requirements (SLU.sfak.2021.3.1.1-22). It thus replaces SG0270, decided by the Programme Board for Education in Forestry (PN-S) 2020-11-11 (SLU.sfak.2020.3.1.1-447), due to changed field of study.
Responsible department
Department of Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre
Further information
Grading criteria
Grading criteria Forest management methods SV0001 15 hp
Modules
• Silvicultural systems 6 hp
• Excursions 2 hp
• Management plan 4 hp
• Heureka exercise 3 hp
All modules will use the same grading scale:
5:Pass with Distinction
4:Pass with Credit
3:Pass
U:Fail
To achieve a higher grade than 3:Pass the assignments need to be handed in on time.
|
Grade |
Silvicultural systems |
Excursions |
Management plan |
Heureka |
|
5 |
Written exam, result 80-100 %
|
The student participates in the excursions and hands in an excursion report on time. The student is active by asking questions and opens for discussions and/or elaborates and discusses in the travel report. |
The student carries out the project task and presents the work according to the instructions. The student links the project to theoretical and practical implications regarding the complexity of forest management. |
The student performs all exercises and hands in the written report on time. The student explains and elaborate the answers given in the exercise. |
|
4 |
Written exam, result 70 – 79 % |
The student participates in the excursion and hands in an excursion report on time. The student is active by asking questions and/or elaborates in the travel report |
The student carries out the project task and presents the work according to the instructions. The student provides relevant insight on the implications in practical forestry. |
The student performs all exercises and hands in the written report on time. The student explains the answers given in the exercise. |
|
3 |
Written exam, result 60 – 69 % |
The student participates in the excursion and hands in an excursion report. |
The student carries out the project task and presents the work according to the instructions. |
The student performs all exercises, hands in the report, and answers the questions. |
Litterature list
- The practice of silviculture – applied forest ecology. 10th edition. Författare: Ashton, M.S. and Kelty, M. J. ISBN: ISBN 978-1-119-27130-7 1) Forest management in Sweden – current practice and historical background. Författare: Roberge, J-M. and Fries, C. (eds) ISBN: Skogsstyrelsen rapport 2020/4 [Forest management in Sweden – current practice and historical background.] (<https://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/globalassets/om-oss/rapporter/rapporter-2020/rapport-2020-4-forest-management-in-sweden.pdf >)1) Tree and Forest Measurement Författare: West, P. W. [Tree and Forest Measurement] (<https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-540-95966-3 >)1) Even-Aged and Uneven-Aged Forest Management in Boreal Fennoscandia: A Review Författare: Kuuluvainen, T., Tahvonen, O. and Aakala, T ISBN: AMBIO 2012 (41):720–737 [Even-Aged and Uneven-Aged Forest Management in Boreal Fennoscandia: A Review] (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13280-012-0289-y)1) Designing the urban forest of tomorrow: pre-commercial thinning adapted for use in urban areas in Sweden. Författare: Rydberg, D. and Falck, J. ISBN: Arboricultural Journal 22, 147-171 [Designing the urban forest of tomorrow: pre-commercial thinning adapted for use in urban areas in Sweden. ] (<https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.1998.9747201 >)1) Is coppice a potential for urban forestry? The social perspective. Författare: Nielsen, A.B. and Moller, F. ISBN: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 7, 129-138 [Is coppice a potential for urban forestry? The social perspective. ] (<https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2008.02.005 >)