The course will analyze forest ecosystems in terms of their structure, composition, functionality, and dynamics at different spatial scales, from local to global.
The focus will be on:

• indicators used to assess the sustainability of forest management;
• most commonly applied forest governance and management practices, with particular reference to the European context;
• planning tools from the European to local scale;
• conservation objectives and measures for European forest habitats.

The course will suggest how to apply this knowledge to forest planning and to the design of specific interventions geared towards sustainability, biodiversity conservation, landscape enhancement, and land protection.

The course will prepare students for the critical analysis of reporting and planning documents prepared by forestry institutions and professionals from a multifunctional perspective, with a particular focus on the sustainable management of natural resources.

Students will be trained for communication and collaboration with forestry professionals and a broad range of stakeholders, thanks to the acquisition of specific language and up-to-date data within the sector.

Overall, students will be provided with an analytical approach  that will allow them to independently develop their carrer in the management of conservation of forest resources and biodiversity.

Teacher: SABINA BURRASCANO