June 14 – June 19
- Language: English (Level B2)
- Dates physical mobility: 14 to 19 June 2026
- Location: SGGW Forest Experimental Station and Arboretum in Rogów (Poland)
- Dates virtual mobility: 14 and 28 April and 2 June 2026 (6hours)
- Number of ECTS: 3 ECTS
- Maximum number of participants: 20
Target Participants
BSc nad MSc students in forestry and environmental sciences.
Subject
Can alien tree species help mitigate the negative effects of climate change? What silvicultural and management methods prove effective for alien species? What benefits and risks do alien species pose to forest ecosystems?
Students will increase their knowledge of:
- the ecological and economic impacts of alien species in forest ecosystems
- management strategies and control methods for invasive species
- the interactions between alien plants, trees, and animals in shaping forest structure an function
- sustainable forest management approaches integrating biodiversity protection
Programme
Participants will take part in lectures, workshops, field excursions, forest site visits, and Oxford-style debates.
Day 1
16:00 – 18:00
Meeting in Rogów
18:00 – 19:00
Campus tour
19:00 – 22:00
Icebreaker
Day 2
8:00 – 9:00
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00
Welcome
9:00 – 10:00
Group work and Introduction
13:00 -14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 18:00
Group work: Fieldwork/Labwork
18:00 – 19:00
Free time
19:00 – 20:00
Dinner
20:00 – 21:00
Free time
Day 3
8:00 – 9:00
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30
Morning lecture
10:30 – 13:00
Poster session
13:00 -14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 18:00
Group work: Fieldwork/Labwork
18:00 – 19:00
Free time
19:00 – 21:00
Cultural exchange: dinner
Day 4
7:00 – 8:00
Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00
Transport
9:00 – 13:00
Field visit
13:00 – 14:00
Transport
14:00 -15:00
Lunch in the field
15:00 – 18:00
Field visit
18:00 – 19:00
Transport
19:00 – 20:00
Dinner
20:00 – 21:00
Free time
Day 5
8:00 – 9:00
Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00
Morning Lecture
11:00 – 13:00
Group work: data analysis
13:00 -14:00
Lunch
14:00 -18:00
Group work: data analysis & presentation & preparation
18:00 -19:00
Free time
19:00 -20:00
Dinner
20:00 -21:00
Free time
Day 6
8:00 – 9:00
Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00
Group work & presentation & preparation
11:00 – 13:00
Preparation
13:00 -14:00
Lunch
14:00 -16:00
Oxford debate
16:00 -18:00
Walk in arboretum
18:00 -21:00
Bonfire and Certificate Award Ceremony
Day 7
8:00 – 9:00
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00
Farewell
10:00 – 11:00
Departure of participants
Practical Information
Accommodation will be provided at the SGGW Forest Experimental Station in Rogów, located within a unique forest arboretum. The cost of accommodation and meals is approximately €50 per day, including a shared double or triple room, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner served at the on-site cafeteria.
How to get to the Rogów Experimental Forest Station.
How to apply?
The student’s home university may conduct an internal selection process for the BIP. Registration is possible only via the application form and must be completed after the participant has received confirmation from their home university of their eligibility to take part in the BIP.
For any questions or expressions of interest, you may contact: Wojciech Kędziora ([email protected]) or Karol Bronisz ([email protected])
Deadline for admission is 2 March 2026.
