Study Guide

Objective

In this course, the student will get familiar with multiple-use of Finnish forests, which are not straight related to wood production and forestry. These kind of multiple-use is e.g. trekking, biking and recreational activities. In this course, the student understand also the role of hunting in the recreational use of Finnish forests and understand the economic and cultural significance of Finnish game species. The student will in practice and theory learn to understand the role of other multiple uses of forests for Finnish people and culture.

Content

- lessons : Familiarizing with Finnish game species, every-man´s rights law dealing with the recreational uses of forests, why Finns love forests historically and now
- learning by doing on the trekking trips and mountain-biking tours
- use of forest in Green care ja tourism

Materials

Material shown by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Theory and study trips.

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Approved. An active participation in the course and a student portfolio (a digital day book during the course) is required

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved. An active participation in the course and a student portfolio (a digital day book during the course) is required

Assessment methods and criteria

An active participation in the course and a student portfolio (a digital day book during the course)