The Department of Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences gives the PhD field course during the end of November 2007:
Ecology and Management of the Ethiopian Highlands, 5 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) Prof. Masresha Fetene, University of Addis Ababa Dr. Anders Granström, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Dr. Anders Malmer, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Course Objectives: The course will provide an understanding of the physical and biotic fundamentals for livelihoods and land management in the highlands of Ethiopia. Particular emphasis is put on soils, fire management and grazing. This course started with a series of lectures by Professor Masresha Fetene in Umeå in June 2006. The lectures are available on CD. The second part of the course will include a 10 days' field excursion during the end of of November 2007, through the southern highlands of Ethiopia, with participation of researchers and PhD students from Addis Ababa University. Students are expected to apply for travel grants individually. Course description is found at: http://www.slu.se/?id=547&Kurskod=PFS0023 Please prepare a brief CV and a statement of no more than 200 words outlining your PhD research topic and why the course would be beneficial to you. This information, and any enquiries, should be sent to Anders Granström by E-mail ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) not later than September 30, 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------- Maria Johansson PhD student Department of Forest Ecology and Management Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences SE - 901 83 Umeå Sweden +46 - (0)90 - 786 8463 +46 - (0)70 - 2622290
