PhD Forestry

Course Overview This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the scientific principles behind sustainable forest management, integrating environmental, economic, and social perspectives. Students will engage with research that spans from microscopic ecological processes to large-scale landscape dynamics, preparing them to address critical challenges in forestry and conservation. Key Program Highlights Examine the ecological impact and plant tolerance of heavy metals and elevated CO2 levels Master techniques in forest inventory, genetics, and advanced tree breeding programs Investigate vital below-ground processes, including plant nutrition and mycorrhizal relationships Explore strategies for the conservation and restoration of vulnerable forest ecosystems Analyze the role of forests in the bioenergy sector and sustainable resource management