Forests, Wood and Carbon: now also in Finnish and available via Open University

Learn about the role of forests and wood in the carbon cycle. Students in all fields are welcome! 

Students on this course will learn about global carbon sources and sinks and the role of forests in the carbon cycle. The general rules of life-cycle analysis are introduced, including selected work phases, such as calculating carbon storage potential in the case of wood. The basic structure of wood is presented with links to its properties such as appearance, dimensional stability, and strength. Students will learn about the mechanical properties of wood as well its dimensional stability and moisture interaction at the cell-level. Students will become familiar with the most common long-lived wood products that are used in various applications in the built environment.

If you are not an Aalto University student you can register for the course through Aalto Open University. Review the conditions by following the link.