Sustainable Forestry

“Forest is Life” is the main idea for studies in the study programme “Sustainable Forestry”. There is a forest all around us. It is a green treasure with a large potential of providing different type of benefits and resources for society and landowners.In this programme you will prepare to work with a diversity of landowners, agencies, wildlife, and a wide range of forest industries. You will learn:-fundamental forestry concepts such as ecology, silviculture, and forest measurements-how studies serve as an effective background for managing forests and a wide range of natural resources-forest policy and ways to address complex socioeconomic issues involved in practicing forestry-how to enhance the health and integrity of our forests. Students acquire knowledge of economic, ecological and social aspects of the forest, study the management and organization of forestry activities, learn about the wood market, learn how to care for the forest to maximize the yield and preserve biodiversity.