Economically Viable and Sustainable After-Use of Cutaway Peatlands (2cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

After the course, the student can…
• Understand peat industry and cutaway dynamics of peat extraction areas
• Name the main after-use alternatives of cutaway peatlands
• Recognize factors affecting the after-use decision, such as hydrology, location, land ownership relations and residual peat thickness
• Identify key phenomena related to sustainability issues in peatlands
• Understand the basics for the development of the after-use business
• Assess the profitability of different forms of after-use and understand the importance of climate goals for the land use sector as part of decision-making

Content

Introduction, course objectives and practices, current situation and geographical distribution of peat extraction, just and green transition in peat industry.
Life cycle of peat extraction, environmental impacts, after-use alternatives
Economically viable after-use methods (eg. agriculture and forestry, energy, nature tourism)
Increasing and developing the sustainability of after-use methods
Development of economically viable after-use and business plans of cutaway peatlands

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the themes that make up the profitable and sustainable use of cutaway pealands. He finds ways to promote productivity and sustainability. The student identifies the environmental and economic impacts of different forms of after-use.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to explain the themes that make up the profitable and sustainability use of cutaway peatlands. He / she is able to describe the means by which the sustainable and profitable use of cutaway peatlands can be promoted and is able to plan appropriate practical measures on these lands. The student is able to justify the effects of the after-use of cutaway peatlands on economic production, and the environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to interpret different themes of the after-use of cutaway peatlands. He / she is able to analyze the ways in which the sustainable and profitable use of cutaway peatlands can be promoted and is able to develop them in practice and design. The student is able to evaluate the effects of the after-use of cutaway peatlands from the point of the environment and the economy.