Master Geoforest

Spatial information of forests worldwide is key for sustainable management of forest resources. The Master on Geomatics, Remote Sensing and Spatial Models Applied to Forest Management provide the required training to assess natural resources based on remote sensing, either using satellites or UAVs. Its main objective is to promote early-carrier engineers, biologists, geographers and environmentalists in research and professional task related to GIS, remote sensing and spatial models for assessing forest ecosystems. Students will be able to carry out projects related to silviculture, forest management, forest restoration, monitoring of abiotic and biotic perturbations, adaptation and mitigation of forests to global change and land planning. These skills allow MSc student to solve real problems related to management and assessment of forest ecosystems, by using new techniques such as GIS, remote sensing and forest modelling. This Master’s Degree comprises a professional itinerary and a research one, which is required to access PhD courses. Doctorate programs endorsing this Master are: “Biosciencies and Agrofood Sciences”, with quality seal (MEE2011-0166) from Spanish Ministry of Education “Agroindustrial Plant Engineering” within the research lines “Geomatics and Natural Resources” and “Sustainability and Natural Resources” Students enjoy high employability rates around 85%.