Chair of Forest Techniques and Economics
At the Chair we conduct pedagogical and research work in the field of Forest Techniques and economics. Currently, there are nine pedagogical staff members. Teaching takes place in all years and at all levels of undergraduate and graduate study. In-depth knowledge is also acquired in the MSc programme in elective and non-elective subjects. We have modern pedagogical and research equipment which enables us to maintain a high level of quality in our classes. Emphasis is placed on intensive fieldwork and research activities, and foreign lecturers are frequently involved in the pedagogical process.
Employees
Head of chair: External link to prof. dr. Janez Krč Open in new window
Vice head of chair: External link to assist. prof. dr. Anton Poje Open in new window
External link to prof. dr. Igor Potočnik Open in new window (university teacher)
External link to prof. dr. Janez Krč Open in new window (university teacher)
External link to assoc. prof. dr. Špela Pezdevšek Malovrh Open in new window (university teacher)
External link to assist. prof. dr. Jurij Marenče Open in new window (university teacher)
External link to assist. prof. dr. Milan Šinko Open in new window (university teacher)
External link to assist. prof. dr. Anton Poje Open in new window (university teacher)
External link to assist. prof. dr. Matevž Mihelič Open in new window (assistant)
External link to assist. dr. Boštjan Hribernik Open in new window (researcher)
External link to assist. Vasja Leban Open in new window (specialist adviser)
Pedagogical work in the chair
The field of Forest Techniques and Economics in Forestry is the focal point of pedagogical work in our Chair. At two levels of undergraduate studies and one level of graduate study, students acquire basic and in depth knowledge of technologies, economics, organization of work in forest and companies, forest roads, forest policy, forest products, ergonomy and work safety.
List of recent undergraduate degrees
| Title | Author | Year | Supervisor | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis of members' satisfaction with the Forest Owners Association of Slovenia performance | Plevnik, Kaja | 2020 | assoc. prof. dr. Špela Pezdevšek Malovrh | https://plus.si.cobiss.net/opac7/bib/gis/14891523 |
| Work study of motor manual felling and processing: case study in a hornbeam forest stand | Golovrški, Antonio | 2020 | https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=120766 | |
| Skidding of broadleaves in high karst forests of south-west Slovenia with articulated skider Bijol BWS 160 | Mikuletič, Janez | 2020 | https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=120764 | |
| Comparison of selective and situational thinning in spruce stand on Senožeti | Korošec, Žan | 2020 | https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=120556 | |
| Physical workolad and noise exposure of arborist climber when working with patrol and battery powered chainsaw | Jeršin, Matevž | 2020 | https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=117857 | |
| Bearing capacity of frozen soil and snow at timber production | Jereb, Jure | 2020 | https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=113802 | |
| Analysis of machinery ring Gorjan operation as a form of neighbour assistance of private forest owners | Kenda, Martin | 2020 | https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=115194 | |
| Analysis of suitable areas for CTL technology in regional Forest Management Region Celje | Lesičar, Mitja | 2020 | prof. dr. Janez Krč | https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=120558 |
Research work
We cooperate with universities and institutes from at home and abroad. The cooperation is carried out through work on research projects and with student and staff exchange with foreign universities.
Current research projects Chair members are involved in.