Sustainable forest management is the topic of Embrapa's first online training in English
Sustainable forest management is the topic of Embrapa's first online training in English
Embrapa has just released its first online training in English, entitled “Forest Management, species by species". With free access via the e-Campo platform, the English-language version of the course is intended to provide training for technicians, students, and legislators, broadening the reach of this topic among international audiences. According to Evaldo Muñoz Braz, a researcher at Embrapa Forestry and instructor of the course, “many countries manage natural forests and are interested in new management protocols to ensure the economic, social and environmental sustainability of their forests.”
And Aline Branquinho, Supervisor for Technology Transfer in Digital Environments at Embrapa, “this is the first of several courses that we are preparing in other languages. It is a way of making the knowledge generated by Embrapa reach more people.”
Sustainable Forest Management
Management of natural forests has long been a topic of study. A new item has recently entered the scientific research agenda: species-specific management, defining individualized criteria for managing commercial species. “Sustainable forest management (SFM) works to use forest resources in a renewable and continuous manner, without compromising the forest's capacity for regeneration. This means that the forest is maintained and conserved, while its resources are used sustainably,” explains Braz.
According to Patricia Mattos, a researcher at Embrapa Forestry who is also an instructor for the course, “SFM addresses concepts like biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and maintaining environmental services provided by forests"
The course is structured into four modules totaling 8 hours: Forest Management Legislation (concepts and legislation); Misinterpretations; Growth; and Procedures and Variables for Management by Species. All the modules include video classes, a workbook, and an evaluation of the content learned. Participants who score an average of 70% or more earn a certificate, which is issued through the platform.
The course is available on the e-Campo platform in Portuguese and with English subtitles
Katia Pichelli (MTb 3594/PR)
Embrapa Florestas
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