Basics of forest planning and silviculture
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KB02BMTSP5 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Toopakka, Jorma |
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| Teacher Team: | Väätäinen, Antti |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Principles of planning
Students will be competent in getting around in the forest using a basic map and an aerial map. They will know how to measure trees and use the angle gauge in assessing the pattern of a forest, as well as to utilise a forestry plan.
Principles of forestry
Students will be familiar with issues pertaining to the care of forests, the significance of wood production and the opportunities the field offers. They will also be introduced to work technology and the pricing of work.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Principles of planning
- Orienteering, getting around in the forest.
- Instruments needed in measuring trees and evaluating forest stands, how to use them and calculating measurement results.
- Using a forestry plan.
Principles of silviculture
- Changes and objectives related to silviculture
- Silvicultural work during growth cycles
- Forest regrowth and work techniques to use in seedling stands
- Caring for seedling stands and forest cultivation as well as taking care of tools
Recommended or Required Reading
- Tapion taskukirja 2002.
- Auvinen P. Metsänmittaus.
- Tapio forestry development centre. 2006. Hyvän metsänhoidon suositukset.
- Current collective labour agreement for the field of forestry
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Assignments
- Exercises
- Excursions outdoors
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Assignments
- Exam
- Continuous assessment
- Grading based on a scale of 1 to 5
Work Placement
None
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