{"id":4360,"date":"2026-03-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud.forest.ku.ac.th\/inter\/?p=4360"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:50:33","slug":"summer-school-discover-tropical-forest-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud.forest.ku.ac.th\/inter\/?p=4360","title":{"rendered":"Summer School Discover Tropical Forest Operation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-df58688a0f2dfff96ba55c72fe9cb811\"><strong>Discover Tropical Forest Operations Summer School 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-dd46b58b67b26954b96dc3c0380a4678\"><strong>15\u201319 June 2026<\/strong><br>Organized by the <strong>Department of Forest Engineering, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8f3dbc0061a00f825374fbe8a60d6ef1\">Supported by <strong>International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Division 3.00.00 and Division 3.03.00<\/strong><br>and the <strong>Nordic Alumni Engagement Initiative Programme 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-b684c9d35e9383298ff973ac8cd60cd8\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1b217f93bfea89dd2aabc086673d119a\">Thailand offers a unique learning environment where natural forests, plantations, and small- to medium-scale forest operations coexist, making it an ideal setting for applied education in forest technology and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8cf90df0d4fc183945c6e3d2bc1f5694\">To respond to the growing need for technically skilled forestry professionals who can integrate productivity, safety, sustainability, and local socio-economic contexts, the <strong>Department of Forest Engineering, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University<\/strong> will organize a <strong>five-day intensive Forest Technology Summer School<\/strong> in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-27392916c046e0c52474ecb2056ba2d2\">The program combines <strong>lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on field activities<\/strong>, focusing on key aspects of forest operations such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2361e3e4ca53e5b1a01d41b8b1a0ef62\">Wood procurement systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-684eed47b037fc7c64636618456e1262\">Timber harvesting and transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0c165d1d8e3b7a4c6770d885b3e0eb53\">Forest operations safety and human factors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-52c731f762193457b210e764e0342305\">Wood utilization efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4b47eb974347d1254cba7c05150b7bb2\">Targeting <strong>Kasetsart University undergraduate and graduate students, early-career researchers, and selected participants from partner institutions<\/strong>, the summer school emphasizes <strong>experiential, interdisciplinary, and multi-level learning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8270f55651f494e09662c39a7d1ca309\">The program will be co-taught by <strong>Nordic faculty members and Kasetsart University academic staff<\/strong>, integrating <strong>international best practices with Thai and regional forestry conditions<\/strong>. This collaborative approach will enable participants to critically assess how advanced forest technologies and operational standards can be adapted to tropical contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-25a969cb93b67e84ad1afde9bd2ce544\">Beyond technical training, the summer school also aims to <strong>foster professional networking, knowledge exchange, and long-term academic collaboration among students, researchers, and practitioners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-9b90b1902d056020da9cfbf112d6522a\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0e7276a34b0beda33c360a07d0bae314\">Encourage <strong>interdisciplinary learning and professional networking<\/strong> among students and early-career researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e719d840e0d98407ef87e2aa56a2afd\">Strengthen participants\u2019 practical skills and understanding of <strong>forest technology and operations<\/strong>, including harvesting, transportation, safety, and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b49795b4416955155448e26f2e1cc58\">Promote the application of <strong>international best practices and modern forest technologies<\/strong> in Thai and regional forestry contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-5eae34ff72d1da467d0607b3b694efbb\"><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-131f695535af5aa6ba087773479097fc\">1. Undergraduate and graduate students of <strong>Kasetsart University<\/strong>, particularly from the following fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-326d787ebadc804295823bb94910e8b0\">Forestry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-68158a15049594394f4e8c07713b73f1\">Forest Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-deb88fdd7877b7a4784361208228baba\">Environmental Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-444a4e8e68cd2b3b044164f8adb0365b\">Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2a9f392a4e26f95a1fa89eed5ae4da37\">Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-de996a4d97f6dd2fdd2112bf6871600c\">Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8c9036bb2a6d9f8e3123bc4998752970\">Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-29db78a5620b04a33247ed7372a7fb7e\">GIS<br><em>(Students from other relevant disciplines are also welcome.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1c83d901f479655214e46cbd3e26d5f7\">2. Early-career researchers<br>3. Selected participants from partner institutions<br><strong>Maximum number of participants:<\/strong> 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-7e37f7842271c59a0ecfb9dffbc389e3\"><strong>Learning Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0eaef0929547587dafea88d1f7885c31\">The summer school adopts a <strong>practice-oriented learning format<\/strong> consisting of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7b962a3185e9a39d703a17fb7d01cce0\"><strong>20% Lectures<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-cm-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-public-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6304bf859d370eccebef16e0d179ddec\"><strong>40% Field 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