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Broadleaves - Forest dynamics, biodiversity and management for multiple use

The overall goal of the course is to provide a comprehensive account on the history, ecology, biodiversity, and sustainable governance of broadleaf forest ecosystems in the southern Baltic Sea region.

We examine patterns of biodiversity for the major species groups in broadleaf forests, analyze the impact of forest management on biodiversity and evaluate current approaches to conservation. Here, we specifically compare management alternatives based on historical conservation baselines. We also study current threats and challenges to the function and biodiversity of broadleaf forests, with a focus on exotic tree pathogens and effects of ungulate browsing. During a study trip to Bialowieza National Park in northeastern Poland we explore the crown jewel among the European lowland forests.

The course addresses various aspects of managing broadleaf forests for production goals, including management of fast-growing tree species. We also compare traditional silvicultural systems, such as beech shelterwood management, with single tree and group selection approaches. We evaluate current concepts of forest restoration with an emphasis on stand conversion from spruce to broadleaf forest. During field trips, we study reserve management and active habitat restoration.

During the course, we continuously discuss the challenges that sustainable governance of broadleaf forest ecosystems meets today with respect to current changes in climate and society.

Information from the course leader

2020-01-29
Broadleaves course 2021
Dear students, you are most welcome to the Broadleaves course 2021 which will start with a roll call on Wednesday 24 March at 09:00 am. Due to the corona situation, this years course will also be mainly based on online-teaching. You can find a list of the course literature below. A preliminary course schedule will follow soon. The course portal will be on Canvas. More info will follow when the portal is open, also rather soon. Best regards, Magnus Löf, course leader

Course evaluation

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SG0235-40013 - Course evaluation report

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Additional course evaluations for SG0235

Academic year 2019/2020

Broadleaves - Forest dynamics, biodiversity and management for multiple use (SG0235-40070)

2020-03-25 - 2020-06-07

Academic year 2018/2019

Broadleaves - Forest dynamics, biodiversity and management for multiple use (SG0235-40050)

2019-03-26 - 2019-06-09

Syllabus and other information

Litterature list

  1. Literature SG0235 Broadleaves Författare: Magnus Löf [Literature SG0235 Broadleaves] (https://slunik.slu.se/kursfiler/SG0235/40013.2021/Course_literature_Broadleaves_spring_2021.pdf)

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes The course is offered as a programme course: Euroforester - Master's Programme Cycle: Master’s level (A1F)
Subject: Forest Science Biology Forest science Biology
Course code: SG0235 Application code: SLU-40013 Location: Alnarp Distance course: No Language: English Pace: 100%