Forest damage in sustainable forestry for a circular bioeconomy

Education facts

Code: 4TS020

The risk of forest damage caused by fungi, insects, ungulates, and drought is expected to increase in the future climate. In this course, you will learn more about various types of forest damage and about methods, measures, and strategies that can counteract the spread and impacts of these damages in managed forests, in timber, and in wood products. The course is aimed at those who are interested in forest damage in a broader societal perspective and in relation to the global sustainability goals that concern forests.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for second-cycle studies and specific entry requirements: 4TS022 Forest Ecosystem Services or 4TS016 Silviculture or equivalent English 6 The English language requirement is considered fulfilled for those who have a bachelor's degree of 180 credits from a Swedish institution or 120 credits of completed studies at Linnaeus University (LNU). English requirements can also be met through other specified means, as outlined on antagning.se or universityadmissions.se. For admission to the courses included in the program, the specific eligibility requirements stated in each individual course syllabus apply.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Forest damage in sustainable forestry for a circular bioeconomy

  Linnaeus University (Kalmar Växjö)

  VÄXJÖ

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %