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Insect and other Invertebrate Diversity and Ecology in Forest Systems

Insect and other Invertebrate Diversity and Ecology in Forest Systems

This ELO comes from a Continuous Education initiative
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Description

This micro-module is aimed at forest technicians, but extendable to other interested trainees. The primary goal is to reinforce/increase knowledge on insect biodiversity and it's importance to promote better sustainable forest management.

The Team

OA
Olga Ameixa
Teacher
PM
Paula Maia
Teacher
VB
Victor Bandeira
Teacher
JP
Joana Pereira
Teacher
0 learners
Study format
Online
Application period
22 October – 10 November 2025
Study period
24 November – 22 December 2025
Credits
2 ECTS
Hosting university
University of Aveiro
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Learning outcomes

Acquisition and consolidation of the concepts of invertebrate diversity in forest systems

ESCO SKILLS

Demonstrate willingness to learn

Identification of invertebrate diversity as indicators in forest systems

ESCO SKILLS

Demonstrate willingness to learnThink holistically

Identification of threats to invertebrate diversity

ESCO SKILLS

Solve problemsSocial innovationSocial entrepreneur

Evaluation of management options to promote invertebrate biodiversity

ESCO SKILLS

Think criticallyImplement biodiversity action plans

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Information

This Micro-module aims to contribute to reinforce the forest agents’ skills, by offering technical-scientific perspectives that reinforce the acknowledgement of the value of the biodiversity of insects and other invertebrates to a sustainable forest management, as well as skills to:

a) identify relevant forest biodiversity indicators

b) identify potential threats to insect and other invertebrate biodiversity

c) evaluate the potential and applicability of management options that support the conservation of insect and other invertebrate biodiversity, associated with forest production.

Hosting university

University of Aveiro

University of Aveiro

Associated Partners

Centro PINUS
FSC Portugal