Silviculture methods and practices (3cr)

Objective

OBJECTIVE:     The course will focus on main principles and methods of Finnish silviculture. The main objective is to emphasize the present practical methods and practices of Finnish silviculture concerning forest regeneration (afforestation) and forest management.

CONTENT:       Forest regeneration and management principles and methods will be presented
                         including restrictions and recommendations according to Finnish forest legislation and
                          nature care requirements.              
PEDAGOGICAL
ARRANGEMENT: Lessons and practice in forest. Lectures. Self-learning
EVALUATION: Written exam

Content

Forestry in Finland.
Forest regeneration.
Forest management.
Nature diversity.

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Tieto puuttuu

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Participation to lessons, completing assignments. Understanding operations of forest regeneration and forest management in Finland.