Forest policy and conservation
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Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
SG0238-10100 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for SG0238
Academic year 2020/2021
Forest policy and conservation (SG0238-10025)
2020-08-31 - 2020-11-01
Academic year 2019/2020
Forest policy and conservation (SG0238-10051)
2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31
Academic year 2018/2019
Forest policy and conservation (SG0238-10088)
2018-09-03 - 2018-11-11
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
SG0238 Forest policy and conservation, 15.0 Credits
Skogspolitik och naturvårdSubjects
Forest Science Forest scienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Species knowledge | 2.0 | 0202 |
Conservation biology | 3.0 | 0203 |
Law | 3.0 | 0204 |
Policy | 3.0 | 0205 |
Landscape planning | 2.5 | 0206 |
GIS | 1.5 | 0207 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge at basic level equvalient to- 30 credits forest science or
- 30 credits biology
Objectives
The course provides knowledge and skills to analyse and discuss political and economic instruments for sustainable management of forests.
In addition, the course provides basic knowledge in law and conservation science, with special emphasis on the interactions between society and ecosystems.
After completing the course students should be able to:
Identify and solve legal problems pertaining to forestry, environmental and cultural conservation policies with special emphasis on Swedish environmental and forestry jurisdiction based on the environmental and forestry acts.
Identify, formulate and solve legal problems in real estate and environmental law, as well as forest legislation.
Describe Swedish land-use history, as well as the impact of human activities on the forest’s natural and cultural values.
In both the natural and social sciences, describe the foundations of ecological conservation.
Identify species of conservation concern in the Swedish forest and describe their ecological requirements.
Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), propose measures and conservation models for the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services at the stand and landscape level, and discuss these in relation to the environmental objectives.
Both explain and present oral arguments about current problems in forest policy, legislation and conservation.
Content
This interdisciplinary course analyses how different actors, structures and processes in society affect forest use, and how different measures and strategies can be designed to preserve the natural and cultural values of forests. Through lectures and seminars, the students learn the basics of forest policy, legal and ecological conservation sciences, with special emphasis on the interactions among these areas. The section on forest policy deals primarily with Swedish forest policy in today’s society in relation to different forest values. The course analyses and discusses the need for political and economic controls, such as analysing market failures and performance aspects of various instruments (e.g. balancing between production and environmental objectives). The course section on law includes general legal knowledge and legal methods with an overview of the methods utilized to solve legal problems. The law section continues with addressing basic questions in real estate law, environmental law, especially forest legislation. Lectures combined with self-studies help students learn about ecological conservation issues (like population, community and landscape ecology, as well as ecological genetics). In the social sciences and law, there is a special focus on analysing land use issues in Sweden, land use history, and human impact on forest ecosystems (e.g., use issues or climate change). Through field trips and study visits, students deepen their knowledge about the roles of different actors in the forestry sector, as well as the specific nature and culture conservation measures currently applied in forest landscapes. Laboratory and field excursions provide practical knowledge of various types of species of conservation interest (e.g. signal species) and their ecological requirements. Through workshops and exercises, students develop conservation strategies for specific landscapes with different natural and social conditions, as well as considering the limitations or opportunities that Swedish forest policy provides with regard to legislation, policies and target goals. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are an important tool in these exercises.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Approved written examination, approved exercises and approved participation in workshops, field trips and study visits.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Previous studies in economics, ecology or natural resource economics are recommended. The course replaces parts of the courses SG0111 and SG0177 within Jägmästarprogrammet.SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses cover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.
Responsible department
Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Environmental Studies
Further information
Litterature list
- Ecology Författare: Cain, M. L. Bowman, W. D. Hacker, S. D ISBN: 9780878939084 Kommentar: Tredje upplagan eller fjärde upplagan, eller senaste upplagan (som också fungerar för den här kursen)
Kapitel 23 och 24
- Stärkt äganderätt, flexibla skyddsformer och naturvård i skogen Författare: SOU 2020:73 [Stärkt äganderätt, flexibla skyddsformer och naturvård i skogen] (https://www.regeringen.se/491c5d/contentassets/8010961a5b09433aa7de76d68d4ef8b8/starkt-aganderatt-flexibla-skyddsformer-och-naturvard-i-skogen-del-1-sou-202073) Kommentar: Vi kommer läsa valda delar ur utredningens del 1 och 2 - se läsanvisning som delas ut vid kursstart.
- Artiklar tillkommer (online) 1) Skogsdynamik och arters bevarande. Författare: Niklasson, M. Nilsson, S. G. ISBN: 91-44-03446-6 Kommentar: Del 1 och del 3
- Skyddsvärd skog Författare: Skogsstyrelsen ISBN: ISBN-978-91-87535-15-4 [Skyddsvärd skog] (http://shop.skogsstyrelsen.se/sv/bocker-broschyrer/bocker/skyddsvard-skog.html) Kommentar: Om den inte går att få tag i, är den tidigare versionen ett bra alternativ. Nitare, J. Hallingbäck, T. Signalarter ISBN 9188462358.
- Karnov juridik Författare: databas [Karnov juridik] (https://pro.karnovgroup.se/?key=015637E257C6370427F6473116321734873377398637763566328742) Kommentar: Databas med lagstiftning och kommentarer
- Kampen om skogen Författare: Brännlund, R. Lundmark, R, Söderholm, P. ISBN: 978-91-86203-50-4 [Kampen om skogen] (https://snsse.cdn.triggerfish.cloud/uploads/2020/02/kampen_om_skogen.pdf)1) Skogsvårdslagstifningen Författare: Skogsstyrelsen [Skogsvårdslagstifningen] (https://shopcdn2.textalk.se/shop/9098/art3/4645803-aab687-skogsvardslagen_2020_KLAR.pdf) Kommentar: senaste upplagan
- Rättslig översyn av skogsvårdslagstiftningen Författare: SOU 2017:81 [Rättslig översyn av skogsvårdslagstiftningen] (https://www.sou.gov.se/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SOU-2017_81_till-web.pdf) Kommentar: Bra komplement till Skogsvårdslagen med mer förklaringar om innebörden och tolkningar. Vi läser valda delar, se läsanvisning vid som delas ut vid kursstart.
- Faktablad - målbilder Författare: Skogstyrelsen [Faktablad - målbilder] (https://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/mer-om-skog/malbilder-for-god-miljohansyn/) Kommentar: Samtliga faktablad som finns samlade på denna sida.
- Skogens ekosystemtjänster Författare: Skogsstyrelsen [Skogens ekosystemtjänster] (https://slunik.slu.se/kursfiler/SG0238/10088.1819/rapport-201713-skogens-ekosystemtjanster---status-och-paverkan.pdf)