SILVA PhD course: Management and consequences of forest damage

This PhD course explores the management and consequences of abiotic events and biotic agents affecting forest ecosystems. The effects of abiotic factors such as fire, drought, snow, and wind and biotic factors such as insect pests, pathogens, and wildlife, and their combinations on forest health will be assessed. PhD students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to manage these damages through prevention, mitigation, and restoration techniques and the trade-offs between management practices.

The course emphasizes strategies to enhance forest resilience, with a focus on adaptive management and the use of resistant species to future-proof forests against such damage. The course will highlight the role of government interventions and financial considerations in forest management. Emerging threats, such as invasive species and the impact of climate change, will also be addressed. Together, these topics will prepare PhD students to manage and adapt to future challenges in forest health.

For more information on the course and the learning outcomes visit the course page in LADOK