Peatland ForestryLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: MM10034
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Jyry Eronen, Vastuuopettaja
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.