Silviculture methods and practices (3cr)

Code: 604M18ABOJ-19001

General information

Timing: 01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Teaching languages: English

Teachers: Janne-Perttu Rantonen

Groups: VAP19-20
Vapaasti valittavat opinnot 2019-2020

Course: 604M18ABOJ

Evaluation scale

H-5

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.

Materials

Rantala 2011. Finnish Forestry: Practice and Management. (In University library)

Teaching methods

Lectures:
Forestry in Finland (General figures, organisations, ownership, wood products etc.)
Silviculture practices (regeneration, forest cycle, forest management)
Foretry technology (wood procurement, GIS)
Sustainable management (Climate Change, Biodiversity, Social sustainability)
Excursions:
Silviculture methods and finnish forest ecosystems
Forest harvesting in practice
+ Exam or essey

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.

Qualifications

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