Study Guide

Objectives

The student:
-knows the factors and processes influencing the regeneration ecology of forests
and is able to apply this information when choosing the regeneration method
-knows the factors affecting regeneration maturity and is able to define in the field when a forest is mature for regeneration
-knows different regeneration methods, is able to choose a suitable regeneration method for a forest stand and make a regeneration plan
-knows the regulations of Forest Act concerning forest regeneration
-knows how forest regeneration affects on soils and water ecosystems
- knows how to minimize negative impacts of forest regeneration on soils and water ecosystems
- knows the principles of forest tree breeding and methods of seed and tree seedling production
-knows how to plant and seed forest in practice
-knows how to evaluate the quality of forest regeneration in theory and in practice

Content

Regeneration maturity and defining it in practice, forest regeneration methods, effects of forest regeneration in water and soil ecosystems and minimizing them in practical operations,forest tree breeding, seed and seedling production, tree planting and seeding, forest regeneration quality and its evaluation,

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has fragmented knowledge of the factors influencing forest regeneration, but is not able to fully utilize this knowledge in practical situations.
The student is able to determine the forest regeneration maturity under guidance
The student knows how to choose a regeneration method for a forest stand, but cannot justify his / her choice
The student is able to make quality monitoring measurements in a regeneration area. However, he/ she does not know how to combine and interpret the information.
The student is able to carry out practical forestry work independently and advise a person who is engaged in forest planting

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows the factors influencing forest regeneration and is usually able to use this information in practical solutions
The student is able to determine the forest regeneration maturity and use this knowledge in the forest management decision.
The student is able to choose a regeneration methdos fora forest stand and justify his / her choice adequately
The student is able to make measurements of quality control in a regeneration area both for a single stand and for larger amount of data.
The student is able to do practical forest regeneration work independently, organize his / her work and advise a forest planter

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the factors influencing forest regeneration very well and is able to use this knowledge in practical situations.
The student is able to determine the regeneration maturity of a forest, utilize this knowledge in a forest management decision and determine the order of regeneration of several stands
The student is able to choose alternative regeneration methods for the area, to choose the most suitable one and to justify his / her choice.
The student is able to make measurements of quality control in a regeneration area both for single stands and for larger data. The student is able to process the data statistically (averages, standard deviations, histograms, etc.)
The student is able to carry out practical forestry work independently, organize his / her work and advise a forest planter.