Forestry ExtensionLaajuus (6 cr)

Objectives

The student:
- is able to find out the forest owner´s aims and match them with legislation, guidelines and with the aims of the organisation he or she represents
-can advise the forest owner in questions concerning management of forest property
-can help the forest owner to make decisions concerning forest management so that sustainability aspects (social, ecological, economic) are taken into account
- can plan and implement forestry extension events for variable target groups
- is able to write popular texts on forest issues
- can use electronic communication channels and social media in forestry extension
-can argue, explain and defend his/her opinions.

Content

Application of legislation and guidelines concerning forestry, planning and realization of extension events and related pedagogic skills, finding out the forest owner's values and aims, personal counselling and related interpersonal communication skills.

Further information

Opsia muutettu 2016: lisätty kestävyyden eri näkökulmat, sähköiset viestintäkanavat ja sosiaalinen media neuvonnan välineinä