Forestry and Woodproduction
Information from the course leader
Hej
Kursen genomförs med en inledande föreläsningsserie på Zoom (se Zoom-länk nedan). Därefter träffas vi dels i samband med en studieresa under vecka 10 samt vid avslutande tentamen och seminarium.
Varmt välkomna till kursen
Anders Lindhagen
kursledare
Anders Lindhagen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Skogsbruk och virkesproduktion
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
https://slu-se.zoom.us/j/62905854990
Meeting ID: 629 0585 4990
Passcode: SH0158
One tap mobile
+46844682488,,62905854990#,,,,*589330# Sweden
+46850163827,,62905854990#,,,,*589330# Sweden
Dial by your location
+46 8 4468 2488 Sweden
+46 8 5016 3827 Sweden
+46 8 5050 0828 Sweden
+46 8 5050 0829 Sweden
+46 8 5052 0017 Sweden
+46 850 539 728 Sweden
Meeting ID: 629 0585 4990
Passcode: 589330
Find your local number: https://slu-se.zoom.us/u/cdOxWsMaDw
Join by SIP
62905854990@109.105.112.236
62905854990@109.105.112.235
Join by H.323
109.105.112.236
109.105.112.235
Meeting ID: 629 0585 4990
Passcode: 589330
Processing of personal data at SLU
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/contact-slu/personal-data/
About Zoom - for SLU students
https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/emergencies-and-incidents/information-about-the-coronavirus/study/
About Zoom - for SLU staff
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/contact-slu/personal-data/
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
SH0158-30237 - 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 SH0158
Academic year 2020/2021
Forestry and Woodproduction (SH0158-30279)
2021-02-18 - 2021-03-23
Academic year 2019/2020
Forestry and Woodproduction (SH0158-30051)
2020-02-20 - 2020-03-24
Academic year 2018/2019
Forestry and Woodproduction (SH0158-30243)
2019-01-21 - 2019-02-20
Academic year 2017/2018
Forestry and Woodproduction (SH0158-30033)
2018-01-15 - 2018-02-14
Syllabus
SH0158 Forestry and Woodproduction, 7.5 Credits
Skogsbruk och virkesproduktionSubjects
Forest ManagementEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Management | 7.5 | 0201 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements(G2F)Grading scale
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
The equivalence of 60credits on basic level.Objectives
The main goal with course is that the students in their former profession will have knowledge of management and production in Swedish forestry.After approved course the students will be able to:
- Describe forest and forestry in Sweden according to structure of forest owners, forest growth and harvesting.
- Give an overview and analyze the basis for forest production in Sweden
- Give an account of the methods used in Swedish forestry according to forest production, harvesting and transports
- Describe the products forestry deliver to industrial users
- Use basic forestry calculations
- Give an account of how puplic interests, such as recreation and nature conservation affect Swedish forestry.
- Give a written report covering deep understanding of a choosen part from the course broad content
Content
The course gives an overview of how forestry is conducted in the Nordic countries and cover the whole chain from nursery to final cut. The course starts with an overview of forest history during the last 150 years. The current forest situation in Sweden regarding for example volumes of timber, tree species, forest ages and geographic distribution are presented. Other public interests who can affect the forest management and production of wood is presented and discussed. Different forest measures from regeneration to final cut is presented and discussed. Commonly used systems for felling and transports are presented and analyzed. Different types of round-wood at the market are presented together with established forms of trade for forest raw material. A written report there the students deepens the knowledge within a part of the course content. The course is mainly based on Lectures and literature studies, but it also contains 3 days of compulsory study visits and exercises.Formats and requirements for examination
Approved examination and exercises as well as an active participating in compulsory parts of the course.- If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.
- If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.
- If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but 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 more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.
Other information
- The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date to which the student has been admitted and registered on.
- If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.
Responsible department
Department of Forest Economics
Further information
Grading criteria
Litterature list
- Litteratur SH0158 Skogsbruk och virkesproduktion Kommentar: Huvudbok för kursen är: Grundbok för skogsbrukare. Skogsstyrelsens bokhandel. Pris ca 345 SEK Denna bok går översiktligt igenom de flesta av kursens moment. Boken ger en grundläggande överblick. Vissa studenter har kunnat klara kursen genom att hitta motsvarande information i andra källor. Framförallt i fördjupningsliteraturen nedan.
Fördjupningar med hjälp av utdelat material samt med hjälp av material tillgängligt på internet. Främst dessa länkar: https://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/skogsskotselserien http://www.skogskunskap.se/
Ovanstående används som referensverk och ibland görs fördjupningar i denna litteratur.