GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION

Teaching and teaching location
Teaching begins on Monday 1 September 2025 at 12:30 a.m. in ‘Silvicum’ in the Silvicum Building, 3 Sundsvägen, S-23053 Alnarp. Most lectures and indoor group work will take place in Silvicum or elsewhere in Alnarp.

In addition to classroom sessions, the course includes regular field study tours, group work in the field, online teaching and discussion sessions, and recorded field lectures and field tours. These form an integral part of the course and the examination requirements. Departure for field tours will be from Alnarp.

Textbooks and other literature
The course is based on three textbooks, some extracts from other books and several journal articles. All of these are mentioned in the enclosed overview of literature and will be available as files for download from the course portal. Other teaching materials and information on field tours and group work will also be made available to you free of charge as pdf-files, and recorded field tours will be available on video. Please contact me if you want access to this already now. - The textbook titles are:
- The silviculture of trees used in British forestry (CAB International, 3rd ed.; ISBN 978-1-78639-392-0),
- Silvicultural systems (Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-854670-X) and
- The silviculture and management of coppice woodlands (Forestry Commission, ISBN 0-85538-591-X)

Study tours
Study tours and field trips away from Alnarp are scheduled for 7-12 Sep (Denmark), 17 Sep (Denmark) and 28 Sep - 3 Oct (Germany). During these periods you will be travelling abroad and need a valid passport. Please note that you will be away also on weekend days. In addition to these longer tours there will be day tours in Sweden and Denmark at other times during the course.

Tours generally begin and end in Alnarp. Transportation will be in faculty vehicles and rental cars, to be driven by course participants. The tours can only be completed with voluntary drivers. Please contact me, if you volunteer to drive a car on field tours. Transportation and overnight stays will be booked by SLU. During the tours you are covered by SLU’s general insurance for students.

Each student should contribute 5,300 SEK towards field tour costs, including transportation and overnight stays. You should pay this amount directly to SLU. The payment should be completed by bank transfer before 3 Sep 2025. Please mention STF2025 and your name in the field for messages.
From Swedish accounts, please pay to bank giro 5050-7920. From foreign accounts, please transfer the amount to SLU's bank account IBAN SE9212000000012810119104 with Danske Bank, SWIFT/BIC DABASESX.
In addition to these costs, you are expected to pay your own food and other personal needs. No food or drinks will be provided by SLU or by the hosts. You shop food and drink yourself during the tours and shopping should be carried out outside of normal work hours. While in Germany you will be offered the option some days of eating lunch in a countryside restaurant or a cafeteria at your own cost (price level ≈ 25 € per person, depending on your choice of drink).
During the field tours some students will be appointed field captains for one day to take care of practical arrangements. This includes car keys, chips for bridges, cleaning of cars, contact to youth hostels, etc.

I look forward to seeing you on Monday 1 September.
Jens Peter Skovsgaard
Tel. +46 7 25 62 13 20

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CURRICULUM
The curriculum is covered by the texts listed below in combination with IRL or online lectures, recorded lectures, recorded field tours, lecture notes and notes for field tours. Recorded sessions will be posted on SLU’s course portal. The main texts are reference works, while the additional specific texts serve as overviews or examples of important principles or results. More literature may be added during the course. All literature and other written materials will be available as pdf.

MAIN TEXTS
- All lecture notes
- All field tour notes

Harmer, R. & J. Howe 2003: The silviculture and management of coppice woodlands. Forestry Commission, VI + 88 pp. ISBN 0-85538-591-X

Matthews, J.D. 1989: Silvicultural systems. Oxford University Press, XIII + 284 pp. ISBN 0-19-854670-X

Savill, P.S. 2019: The silviculture of trees used in British forestry. CAB International, 3rd ed., X + 400 pp. ISBN 978-1-78639-392-0

BASIC TEXTS
Hemery, G., P. Savill & G. Kerr sine anno: Formative pruning. Woodland Heritage. 2 pages

Hemery, G., P. Savill & G. Kerr sine anno: High pruning for profit. Woodland Heritage. 2 pages

Jahn, G. 1991: Temperate deciduous forests of Europe. Ecosystems of the World 7: 377-424, 492-502

Jones, A., L. Montanarella & R. Jones 2005: Soil atlas of Europe. European Commission, Luxembourg. 128 pp. - Extracts: pp. 1-3, 25-33, 42-43, 121 and 124

Skovsgaard, J.P. 2004: Forest measurements. Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences 2: 550-566

Skovsgaard, J.P. & J.K. Vanclay 2008: Forest site productivity: A review of the evolution of dendrometric concepts for even-aged stands. Forestry 81: 13-31

Skovsgaard, J.P. & J.K. Vanclay 2013: Forest site productivity: Spatial and temporal variability in natural site conditions. Forestry 86: 305-315

Timbal, J., M. Bonneau, G. Landmann, J. Trouvilliez & L. Bouhot-Delduc 2005: European non-boreal conifer forests. Ecosystems of the World 6: 131-162

**RE- AND AFFORESTATION
**Löf, M., D.C. Dey, R.M. Navarro & D.F. Jacobs 2012: Mechanical site preparation for forest restoration. New Forests 43: 825-848

Wagner, S. & L. Lundqvist 2005: Regeneration techniques and the seedling environment from a European perspective. Integrative Studies in Water Management & Land Development 3: 153-171

**HARDWOODS
**For all hardwood species / genera mentioned below: EUFORGEN Technical guidelines for genetic conservation and use. Available from http://www.euforgen.org/publications/technical_guidelines.html

**Alder
**Claessens, H., A. Oosterbaan, P. Savill & J. Rondeux 2010: A review of the characteristics of black alder (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.) and their implications for silvicultural practices. Forestry 83: 163-175
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**Ash
**Dobrowolska, D., S. Hein, A. Oosterbaan, S. Wagner, J. Clark & J.P. Skovsgaard 2011: A review of European ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.): implications for silviculture. Forestry 84: 133-148

Fraxigen (ed.) 2005: Ash species in Europe: Biological characteristics and practical guidelines for sustainable use. Oxford Forestry Institute, Oxford University, Oxford. 128 pp. - Ch. 4 + 7 + 8

Kerr, G. 1998: A review of black heart of ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.). Forestry 71: 49-56

Skovsgaard, J.P., G.J. Wilhelm, I.M. Thomsen, B. Metzler, T. Kirisits, L. Havrdová, R. Enderle, D. Dobrowolska, M. Cleary & J. Clark 2017: Silvicultural strategies for Fraxinus excelsior in response to dieback caused by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. Forestry 90: 455-472

**Beech
**Coppini, M. & L. Hermanin 2007: Restoration of selective beech coppices: A case-study in the Apennines (Italy). Forest Ecology and Management 249: 18-27

Hansen, J.K., B.B. Jørgensen & P. Stoltze 2003: Variation of quality and predicted economic returns between European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) provenances. Silvae Genetica 52: 185-197

Madsen, P. & K. Hahn 2008: Natural regeneration in a beech-dominated (Fagus sylvatica) forest managed by close-to-nature principles - a gap cutting based experiment. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 38: 1716-1729

Olesen, C.R. & P. Madsen 2008: The impact of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), seedbed, light and seed fall on natural beech (Fagus sylvatica) regeneration. Forest Ecology and Management 255: 3962-3972

Reventlow, D.O.J, T. Nord-Larsen & J.P. Skovsgaard 2019: Pre-commercial thinning in naturally regenerated stands of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.): effects of thinning pattern, stand density and pruning on tree growth and stem quality. Forestry 92: 120-132

**Birch
**Hynynen, J., P. Niemistö, A. Viherä-Aarnio, A. Brunner, S. Hein & P. Velling 2010: Silviculture of birch (Betula pendula Roth and Betula pubescens Ehrh.) in northern Europe. Forestry 83: 103-119

**Cherry
**Pryor, S.N. 1988: The silviculture and yield of wild cherry. Forestry Commission Bulletin 75: 1-23

**Lime
**Radoglou, K., D. Dobrowolska, G. Spyroglou & V.-N. Nicolescu 2009: A review on the ecology and silviculture of limes (Tilia cordata Mill., Tilia platyphyllos Scop. and Tilia tomentosa Moench.) in Europe. Die Bodenkultur 60: 9-19.

**Oak
**Jensen, J.S. 2000: Provenance variation in phenotypic traits in Quercus robur and Quercus petraea in Danish provenance trials. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research 15: 297-308

Jensen, J.S. & J.K. Hansen 2008: Geographic variation in phenology of Quercus petraea Matt. (Liebl.) and Quercus robur L. oak grown in greenhouse. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research 23: 179-188

Löf, M., J. Castro, M. Engman, A.B. Leverkus, P. Madsen, J.A. Reque, A. Villalobos, E.S. Gardiner 2019: Direct seeding to restore oak (Quercus spp.) forests and woodlands. Forest Ecology and Management 448: 474-489

Petit, R.J. et al. 2002: Identification of post-glacial colonisation routes of European white oaks based on chloroplast DNA and fossil pollen evidence. Forest Ecology and Management 156: 49-74

Rune, F. & J.P. Skovsgaard 2007: Afforestation with oak: Effects of pre-commercial thinning on the development of ground flora. TemaNord 508: 203-209

**Poplar
**Jobling, J. 1990: Poplars for wood production and amenity. Forestry Commission Bulletin 92: 1-3, 6-7, 23-24, 38-84

Stanturf, J.A. & C. van Oosten 2014: Operational poplar and willow culture. Poplars and willows (edited by J. Isebrands & J. Richardson; CAB International), pp. 200-236
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**Sorbus
**Anonymous sine anno: Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia L.). National Development, Dept. of the Marine and Natural Resource, Forest Service, Sheet 11: 1-2

Kausch-Blecken von Schmeling, W. 2004: Sorbus domestica L. - Tips on planting whitty pear trees. Corminaria 22 (Special issue): 5-6

Nicolescu, V.N., E. Hochbichler, J. Coello, S. Ravagni & V. Giulietti 2008: Ecology and silviculture of wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis (L.) Crantz): a literature review. Die Bodenkultur 60(3): 35-44

Skovsgaard, J.P. & H.C. Graversgaard 2014: Planting wild service trees: some practical advice. Quarterly Journal of Forestry 108: 188-191

Sycamore and Norway maple
Hein, S., C. Collet, C. Ammer, N. Le Goff, J.P. Skovsgaard & P. Savill 2009: A review of growth and stand dynamics of Acer pseudoplatanus L. in Europe: implications for silviculture. Forestry 82: 361-385

Walnut
Clark, J. & M. Brocklehurst 2012: Walnut: practice note on stumping. National Forest Company - Earth Trust. 2 pp.

Clark, J. & G.E. Hemery 2010: Walnut hybrids in the UK: fast growing quality hardwoods. Quarterly Journal of Forestry 104: 43-46

Clark, J.R., G.E. Hemery & P.S. Savill 2008: Early growth and form of common walnut (Juglans regia L.) in mixture with tree and shrub nurse species in southern England. Forestry 81: 631-644

Mohni, C., F. Pelleri & G.E. Hemery 2009: The modern silviculture of Juglans regia L: a literature review. Die Bodenkultur 60(3): 21-34

CONIFERS
For all conifer species / genera mentioned below: EUFORGEN Technical guidelines for genetic conservation and use. Available from http://www.euforgen.org/publications/technical_guidelines.html

Douglas fir
Wallertz, K. & C. Malmqvist 2013: The effect of mechanical site preparation methods on the establishment of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) in southern Sweden. Forestry 86: 71-78

Larch
Anonymous 2013: Larix decidua Mill. The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees (edited by A. Praciak et al.): 263-265

Anonymous 2013: Larix kaempferi (Lamb.) Carrière. The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees (edited by A. Praciak et al.): 266-268

Norway spruce
Johansson, K., U. Nilsson & G. Örlander 2012: A comparison of long-term effects of scarification methods on the establishment of Norway spruce. Forestry 86: 91-98

Reventlow, D.O.J., T. Nord-Larsen, H. Sørensen & J.P Skovsgaard 2023: Effects of Norway spruce shelter density and soil scarification method on mortality and height growth of underplanted European beech, European silver fir and Douglas fir. Forestry 96: 481-497

Skovsgaard, J.P. 2006: The European stem number experiment in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.), 3rd report: Denmark (DK 7). Berichte Freiburger Forstliche Forschung 66: 13-35

Scots pine
Anonymous 2013: Pinus sylvestris L. The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees (edited by A. Praciak et al.): 370-372

**Silver fir
**Anonymous 2013: Abies alba Mill. The CABI Encyclopedia of Forest Trees (edited by A. Praciak et al.): 1-2

Boncina, A. 2011: History, current status and future prospects of uneven-aged forest management in the Dinaric region: an overview. Forestry 84: 467-478

Dobrowolska, D., A. Bončina & R. Klumpp 2017: Ecology and silviculture of silver fir (Abies alba Mill.): a review. Journal of Forest Research: 22: 326-335

Hansen, J.K. & J.B. Larsen 2004: European silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) provenances from Calabria, southern Italy: 15-year results from Danish provenance field trials. European Journal of Forest Research 123: 127–138

Sitka spruce
Skovsgaard, J.P. 2009: Analysing effects of thinning on stand volume growth in relation to site conditions: A case study for even-aged Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.). Forestry 82: 87-104

ADVANCED TEXTS
Bell, S. 2009: Valuable broadleaved trees in the landscape. European Forest Institute Research Report 22: 172-199

Edwards, D., M. Jay, F.S. Jensen, B. Lucas, M. Marzano, C. Montagné, An. Peace & G. Weiss 2012: Public preferences for structural attributes of forests: towards a pan-European perspective. Forest Policy and Economics 19: 12-19

Hemery, G.E. 2008: Forest management and silvicultural responses to projected climate change impacts on European broadleaved trees and forests. International Forestry Review 10: 591-607

Pommerening, A. & S.T. Murphy 2004: A review of the history, definitions and methods of continuous cover forestry with special attention to afforestation and restocking. Forestry 77: 27-44

Pyatt, G. 1995: An ecological site classification for forestry in Great Britain. Forestry Commission Research Information Note 260: 1-6

Schütz, J.-P., T. Pukkala, P.J. Donoso, & K. von Gadow 2012: Historical emergence and current application of CCF. Managing Forest Ecosystems 23: 1-28

Skovsgaard, J.P. 2000: The UMF-index: An indicator to compare silvicultural practices at the forest or forest estate level. Forestry 73: 81-85

Version: 23 June 2025