Sustainable Forest Management

Bachelor of Natural Resources 4 years, 240 credits Evo, Hämeenlinna

Degree in forestry will give you all the necessary skills and knowledge to take care of and manage forests sustainably, both ecologically and economically.

Content of Your Studies

Studies include sustainable forestry, forest measurement, timber harvesting and procurement, forest ecology and forest planning. You can deepen your knowledge for example in wood procurement, planning and management of forest resources and production of services in forestry.

Studying takes place in Evo campus that is well known for its unique demonstration forest of 1800 ha. The demonstration forest is located right at the campus area, supports practical learning methods and is a great resource for students.

What Will You Learn?

You will achieve an extensive knowledge in forestry, which highlights sustainable planning, caring and utilization of forest resources. You learn about the economic significance of forests, how to move in forests and other grounds and how to use different applications and equipment in the field. You will also develop your work life and communication skills, and necessary skills to work as an entrepreneur.

What Can You Do?

Most common work tasks in the field are among wood procurement, forest services, and planning or management of forest resources. Your work title could be for example forest expert, harvesting supervisor, procurement supervisor, purchasing supervisor, forest planner, forest ranger, logistics supervisor and forest entrepreneur.

https://www.hamk.fi/forestry

Full time studies: 8–16 model Study at Evo campus together with your international study group With sustainable forest management we are able to adapt forests to changing climate conditions, strengthen their resistance and safeguard forest biodiversity.