Study Guide

Objectives

In the study course, the students will learn about the different objectives of forest use, the possibilities of combining them and the principles of multi-objective forest planning.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the methods enabling the defining the objectives for the sustainable use of forest and their integration
• is able to use these methods to solve issues that arise when forests are used in multiple ways

Content

Ecosystem services and ecosystems approach. The gain from forest and evaluating different tyoes of gain. Defining the objectives in the planning process. Public participation. Spatial data analysis in the planning of forest use.Adaptive planning. Multipurpose forest palnning. Landscaping and visualizing. Grants, recompensation and agreements as a means of integration. Voluntary forest conservation. Main international forest certification schemes and their significance in guiding forest management.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student performs the given tasks mechanically or needs a lot of help to complete them

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student applies appropriately but to some extent schematically the tools for coordinating and engaging the forest uses he has learned

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student applies and combines the methods for engaging people and integrating uses of forest in a creative, critical and appropriate way.