Peatland Forestry (3cr)
Code: MM10034-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.04.2026 - 30.04.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 24.08.2026 - 18.12.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Unit
- Metsätalousinsinöörikoulutus (MM)
- 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
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MMNS24Forestry Engineer, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
- Course
- MM10034
Evaluation scale
H-5
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.