Introduction to forestry practices
Course description
This course focuses on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to how natural conditions and management interventions influence forest development over the long term.
The course provides a foundation for assessing a forest stand’s management history and for understanding how future interventions are selected and implemented in practice. It highlights the economic, environmental, and social consequences of different actions, as well as societal expectations and restrictions.
At the start of the course, teaching is primarily through lectures and seminars. Later in the course, when the weather is more favorable, excursions and field exercises are conducted to practice assessing stand history and planning future interventions.
Students should be aware that full-time study and daytime attendance are required, even though the course is scheduled as a part-time (half-speed) course over a 10-week period. This is because the course is coordinated with another programme course (BI1382, Forest Ecology and Botany, 7.5 credits). During the 10-week period, the weeks are alternated between the two courses, with full-time study during each respective week. This means that if only one of the courses is taken, there will be periods of full-time study alternating with periods with no formal study requirements.
Entry Requirements
Course facts
SV0073, Introduction to forestry practices, 7.5 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2024-12-20
Valid from : Spring semester 2026 (2026-01-19)
Level
First cycle (G1F)
Main field of study
Forestry Science
Sub-area forestry science
Natural processes 4 credits, Work processes 3,5 credits
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.
Course language
Swedish
Entry Requirements
Objectives
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Content
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Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
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Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of forest bioeconomy and technology
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Forest Science (BSc)
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Silviculture, theory | 2.5 | 0001 |
| Forest operations, theory | 2.0 | 0002 |
| Silviculture, practical skills | 1.5 | 0003 |
| Forest operations, practical skills | 1.5 | 0004 |
The Course Replaces
SV0006
Other Information
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