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Silviculture

Skogsskötsel

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

SV0031 Silviculture, 15.0 Credits

Skogsskötsel

Subjects

Forestry Science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title Credits Code
Compulsory activities 4.5 0001
Hand-in assignments 4.5 0002
Written examination 1, written examination 2 and reflection assignment 6.0 0003

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

X

Objectives

X

Content

X

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

X

  • If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

  • The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

  • If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

  • For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

  • The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

  • If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

School for Forest Management

Further information

Determined by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom skog
Replaces: SH0163 Skogsskötsel 2

Litterature list

Litteraturlista för Skogsskötsel, Skogsmästarprogrammet Hösten 2025

Kurslitteratur i pdf format för nedladdning finns att ladda ner från Canvas under länken ”Litteratur”.

Skogsskötselserien:

  • Skogsstyrelsens skogsskötselserie – 2 Produktion av frö och plant (pdf)
  • Skogsstyrelsens skogsskötselserie – 3 Plantering av barrträd (pdf)
  • Skogsstyrelsens skogsskötselserie – 7 Gallring (pdf)
  • Skogsstyrelsens skogsskötselserie – 8 Stamkvistning (pdf)
  • Skogsstyrelsens skogsskötselserie – 9 Skötsel av björk, al och asp (pdf)
  • Skogsstyrelsens skogsskötselserie – 16 Produktionshöjande åtgärder (pdf)
  • Skogsstyrelsens skogsskötselserie – 19 Skogträdsförädling (pdf)
  • Skogsstyrelsens skogsskötselserie – 20 Skogens kolbalans och klimatet (pdf)

Utöver skogsskötselserien tillkommer nedanstående källor:

  •  Handledningar från BillerudKorsnäs Skog:
  1. BillerudKorsnäs Handledning Gallring (pdf)
  2. BillerudKorsnäs Planering köp (pdf)
  • Hyggesfritt skogsbruk- En kunskapssammanställning från Sverige och Finland (pdf)

Skogforsk:s websidor ”Skogskunskap” samt ”Kunskapsbanken” – främst allt som handlar om skogsskydd, röjning, gallring, gödsling samt teknik som rör dessa områden.

Skogsstyrelsen:

  • Rapport 2021 8 Hyggesfritt Skogsbruk (pdf)
  • Skogsvårdslagen 2020 1 april (pdf)

SLU:

  • SLU Skogsmästarskolans Rapportserie 2023:01 Uttag av grot som skogsbränsle (pdf)
  • SLU Rapport skog nr1 2024. Skogen och klimatet –vad säger forskningen (pdf)

ATL TEMA: # Skogsträdsförädling –Träd för framtidens klimat. (pdf)

ATL TEMA: # Ekonomin inte alltid viktigast vid val av hyggesfritt. (pdf)

Via länkar:

  • Hultén, H. (1986). RGC-metoden – ett hjälpmedel för att upptäcka rotskador: Tillgänglig: https://www.skogforsk.se/cd_20190807152752/contentassets/f7056975f15046cbb87fc37194ed9866/plantnytt-1986-5 [2021-04-10]

Referenslitteratur i biblioteket:

  • Shmulsky, R, & Jones, D. P. (2011/2019) Forest Products and Wood Science -An Introduction (6th/7th ed.). Endast kapitel 11 “Silvicultural Practices and Wood Quality” sid. 253-258. Ni kommer att ha tillgång till boken via ett antal referensexemplar som finns på biblioteket.

Tryckt litteratur:

  • Lundqvist, L (2023) Blädningsbruk -En handbok. Independently published.

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: No The course is offered as a programme course: Forest Management (BSc) Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 38060 SEK Cycle: Bachelor’s level (G1F)
Subject: Forestry Science
Course code: SV0031 Application code: SLU-20137 Location: Skinnskatteberg Distance course: No Language: Swedish Responsible department: School for Forest Management Pace: 100%