3 specialisations Within the MSc programme Forest and Nature Conservation three specialisations are defined:
- Policy and Society
- Management
- Ecology
At the start of your studies you discuss your specialisation with the study adviser.
Below you can find a description and course content for each specialization.
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Specialisation Policy and Society
Central study objects are the dynamics between people, organizations and institutions in processes of policy making and policy innovation (often referred to as ‘governance’) , relative to forest and nature conservation issues, in time and space.
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Specialisation Management
What is the best option for wildlife conservation: do populations need to be managed or not? How to determine a ‘desired’ population level? How to evaluate the effects of various management activities? How to deal with the different perceptions of people?
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Specialisation Ecology

The emphasis is on understanding the ecological processes that form the basis for the structure, composition and functioning of forests and natural areas.
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