Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student is familiar with the goals and policy instruments related to biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, sinks, and water protection set by the United Nations, the European Union, and Finland. They understand their significance and the means of their implementation and practices, particularly concerning forest use in Finland. The student is knowledgeable about the Metso and Helmi programs. They are aware of various funding sources for nature conservation, restoration, nature management, water protection, as well as greenhouse gas emissions reduction and sink enhancement, including emerging practices, markets, and developmental challenges of ecological compensations and carbon offsets.

Content (course unit)

Goals set by the United Nations, the European Union, and national policies in Finland (including the UN Biodiversity Convention, EU Forest and Biodiversity Strategies, EU Restoration Regulation, national forest and biodiversity strategies). Frameworks established by legislation (such as the EU Water Framework Directive, Restoration Regulation, Finnish Nature Conservation Act). Action programs (such as Metso, Helmi). Metka and other state subsidies. Compensation mechanisms and their development. The role of various organizations in achieving the goals.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student has a general understanding of the biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and sinks, and water conservation goals related to the United Nations, the European Union, and Finland, as well as their significance for forest use.
The student is familiar with the Metso and Helmi programs and other sources of funding, but their expertise in the specific details of implementing these programs is lacking.
The student has basic knowledge of the possibilities offered by various carbon emissions and biodiversity compensation mechanisms.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the goals of the United Nations, the European Union, and Finland regarding biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and sinks, and water conservation, as well as their significance for forest use.
The student is knowledgeable about the Metso and Helmi programs, as well as other sources of funding, and can utilize them in their work and communicate their opportunities and impacts to landowners.
The student is aware of various carbon emissions and biodiversity compensation mechanisms and can explain the opportunities they offer to landowners.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the goals and policy instruments related to biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and sinks, and water conservation set by the United Nations, the European Union, and Finland, as well as the challenges associated with these goals. They understand their significance in relation to forest use.
The student is knowledgeable about suitable targets for the Metso and Helmi programs and other sources of funding, and can effectively utilize them in their work. They can creatively communicate these opportunities, taking into account the landowner's values, objectives, and situation.

Assessment scale

0-5