Bachelor: Forest Sciences

Ellen Soldal

It is challenging to balance ecological and economical considerations in order to have a sustainable forest management. Society needs people that are able to weigh economical and ecological considerations against each other, and create both material goods of forest products and at the same time preserve the environmental qualities.

One of many opportunities with forest products; construction material Foto: Håkon Sparre

This study will give you the right basis for making decisions like that. You will also learn to take biodiversity, recreation, landscape appearance and cultural considerations into account.

You will gain fundamental knowledge in forest ecology, management and industry. In addition, you will learn about forestry economics, product development, properties and possibilities for wood as a resource.

Students on field excursion Foto: Sigmund Hågvar

Teaching methods include problem-based teaching, group and project assignments, seminars and excursions. Contact with the line of business are stressed. Arrangements are made for agreements with businesses and organizations in forestry and the forestry business about project assignments, guest lectures and business visits.

Firstly, this study program qualifies for further studies in related subjects, but you may also qualify for practical and administrative positions related to the forest sector. We have two study advisors at the department that will help you fit your studies to your fields of interest.


Updated: 07.02.08
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