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Peatland ForestryLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: MM10034

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Jyry Eronen

Objective

You know the main methods and measures of Finnish silviculture in peatlands. You know how to make a silvicultural plan for a forest located on peatland, taking into account biological and economic aspects. You know the basics of water arrangements and water protection in peatlands. You are familiar with the regulations, financial support systems and the management of forest nature related to Finnish peatland forestry.

Content

Peatland forests, silviculture of drained peatlands, forest fertilization and nutrient balance in peatlands, forest drainage measures, water arrangements in peatland forests and water protection.

Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024

Timing

20.09.2024 - 22.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
  • Jyry Eronen
Teacher in charge

Jyry Eronen

Groups
  • MMNS22
    Forestry Engineer, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022

Objective

You know the main methods and measures of Finnish silviculture in peatlands. You know how to make a silvicultural plan for a forest located on peatland, taking into account biological and economic aspects. You know the basics of water arrangements and water protection in peatlands. You are familiar with the regulations, financial support systems and the management of forest nature related to Finnish peatland forestry.

Content

Peatland forests, silviculture of drained peatlands, forest fertilization and nutrient balance in peatlands, forest drainage measures, water arrangements in peatland forests and water protection.

Evaluation scale

H-5