Multiple-use forestsLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: ME00FN46
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
Objective
You know the processes and funding opportunities for nature conservation and restoration projects.
You become familiar with the planning and implementation of wetlands.
You study everyone’s rights, protected and recreational areas, and the health benefits of forests.
You know hunting and fishing rights and their administration.
You become familiar with wildlife-friendly forest management and with business activities related to multiple uses of forests.
Content
How does establishing wetlands promote water protection and biodiversity?
How do you apply the principles of wildlife-friendly forest management in forest operations?
What are everyone’s rights?
How is the sustainable use of game and fish stocks managed?
What business opportunities does the multiple use of forests enable?
Evaluation
Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.