PL 472 is a compulsory course unit of the international study programme Fjord Heritage and of the bachelor programme Landscape planning.
Give an understanding of the ideas of nature conservation and the challenges connected with protecting nature. Management of protected areas and species. Protected nature as a resource for sustainable economic development.
It is recommended that students have passed at least 1,5 years (90 ECTS credits) of a Bachelor degree at the time of application. Study background should include courses within biology, ecology, environmental sciences or physical geography.
The development of nature conservation in an international perspective. The nature conservation policy in Norway: laws, planning processes, and management of protected species and areas. The conflicting values and interests involved in nature conservation.
Lectures, excursions, term paper
Excursions to National Parks and other protected areas in the district of Sogn og Fjordane.
Students must attend the excursions and finish a term paper.
Term paper and Individual written examination (4 hours).
The reading list will be given at the beginning og term