Logistics in sustainable forest-based bioeconomyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the logistics and industry terminology of bioeconomy, the development of logging and transportation technology, planning of wood procurement logistics, measurement of timber volume and quality. You also become familiar with the principles of pulp and paper manufacturing and sawmilling and plywood manufacturing technologies.

Content

How do you evaluate forest resources?
How do you determine timber volume and quality?
How do you select the technology?
What are the demands for raw material, according to further processing?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
- evaluate information sources critically.