MEDFOR - Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management
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The knowledge that I have about the European country and their system is a valuable asset for me as a person who came from Africa. It’s a great opportunity to study abroad, to know more advance sciences and to absorb the values of European culture. Everything is well organised and personal problems are paid great attention. It will definitely help since my background is forestry and natural resource management and I have worked in this field in Nepal and in India. Now this Masters in European forestry will help me to be influential in the European arena. European countries are doing much more in the forestry sector. But, in developing countries forest protection and the livelihood of the people is only one theme of forest management. So, I would like to learn how we could manage our forest as productive forest commercially in a sustainablemanner
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Master
In Lleida (Spain)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Lleida (Spain)
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
October
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Credits
120
The MEDfOR is a two year Erasmus Mundus Master Course program that allows students to earn their degree in Mediterranean forestry and natural resource management while studying across Europe. This world class masters program combines sound science and a multidisciplinary approach to prepare students for a career in forestry and natural research management. Participants will develop a strong scientific habitation that will move them to the forefront of their industry. MEDfOR focuses on developing the future leaders in the field of Mediterranean forestry and natural resources management.
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About this course
To be considered for this program, applicants must have a solid understanding of the English language. Proof of one´s English proficiency must be provided by the means of documentation or through an interview over Skype. The accepted documentation includes either an IELTS with a score of 6.0 or a TOEFL test with a minimum of 560 in the paper-based test or the IBT 83. Native speakers and students who have received a BSc in English do not need to provide a formal test.
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The knowledge that I have about the European country and their system is a valuable asset for me as a person who came from Africa. It’s a great opportunity to study abroad, to know more advance sciences and to absorb the values of European culture. Everything is well organised and personal problems are paid great attention. It will definitely help since my background is forestry and natural resource management and I have worked in this field in Nepal and in India. Now this Masters in European forestry will help me to be influential in the European arena. European countries are doing much more in the forestry sector. But, in developing countries forest protection and the livelihood of the people is only one theme of forest management. So, I would like to learn how we could manage our forest as productive forest commercially in a sustainablemanner
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Subjects
- Mediterranean forest management planning
- Mediterranean forest ecology and climate change
- Addressing risks in Mediterranean forest
- Adaptive forestry strategies
- Advanced tools for sustainable management
- Mediterranean Sustainable Forest Management
Teachers and trainers (3)
Américo Mendes
Professor
Head of the Social Economy Interdisciplinary Studies Area at the Portuguese Catholic University in Porto
José Antonio Bonet Lledós
Profesor
Universidad de Lleida. Producción Vegetal y Ciencia Forestal
José Guilherme Calvão Borges
Associate Professor of Forest Management and Economics
Development of models, methods and decision support systems to address current challenges (e.g. climate change, multiple demands, collaborative needs, participatory concerns) faced by all actors involved in forest ecosystem management planning and land-use planning (e.g. non-industrial forest owners, the forest industry, the public administration and non-governmental organizations).
Course programme
This design as well as its mandatory mobility component (Figure below) will be influential to set standards for an effective education-to-research-and-innovation strategy and to overcome current fragmentation of Forestry Higher Education in the Mediterranean region .
Students are required to spend at least one semester to complete 30-ECTS in at least two institutions in two different countries. Moreover they will meet in a joint Winter School that will take place in the 2nd semester.
- Multiple criteria decision support systems for Mediterranean forest management planning in UTL
- Mediterranean forest ecology and climate change – past and future scenarios in UTL
- Addressing risks in Mediterranean forest management planning-the case of fire in UL
- Adaptive forestry strategies to provide good and services while coping with global change challenge in UV
- Advanced tools for sustainable management of Mediterranean forests in UT
- Ecosystem based multi-use forest management planning in Mediterranean forests in KTU
- Mediterranean Sustainable Forest Management - An Institutional Economics Approach in UCP
Additional information
Application for Category A Scholarships: January 15
Application for Category B Scholarships: January 15
Selection meeting: January
Notification of the pre-selection lists: February 15
Final decision from EACEA: April 30, 2013
Application without Scholarship: April 30
Courses will start on: October
MEDFOR - Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management