Forest SitesLaajuus (8 cr)
Code: 6M00GE24
Credits
8 op
Objectives
The aim of the course is to give the student the skills to classify different forest habitats, identify tree species and the most common forest plant species, identify soil types and understand the effect of different habitat factors on the vegetation structure and forest growth.
After completing the study unit the student:
• is able to identify forest and main mire types and soil types in the forest
• is able to identify typical indicator species (plants) when classifying forest types and mire types
• is able to identify native tree species in the forest and knows their site requirements and natural distribution area in Finland
• knows the main characteristics of Finnish climate, soil and bedrock and also factors affecting microclimate and growth period
• can visually interpret aerial images and also use a map for orienteering in the forest
• knows the principles of dividing a forest area into compartments
Content
Identification of forest types and main mire types, forest plants, indicator species, tree species and their identification, factors affecting tree growth, the ecological requirement of different tree species, defining soil types in the field, physical properties of forest soils, soil layers in forest soils, soil formation, degradation process and soil microbes, macro and microclimate, growth period and temperature sum, interpretation of aerial images, orienteering in the forest, forming forest compartments.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The students recognize the most common tree species and basic forest types in the terrain and know the basics of the classification of ground species.
They know how to make observations of stands of an aerial photo and use a terrain map to move around in the forest.
The students know the essential site conditions affecting forest growth.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The students recognize the most common tree species and know their essential growth site requirements.
They know how to determine forest types in the terrain and use vegetation in a variety of ways to help determine forest types
The students know the basics of classifying soil types and know how to determine soil types in the field.
They know how to make observations of trees of an aerial photo and use a terrain map to move around in the forest.
The students know how site conditions affect the growth of trees.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The students recognize the most common tree species in all seasons and know their essential site requirements.
They know how to determine forest site types in the forest and use vegetation in a variety of ways to help determine forest types.
The students know the basics of classifying soil types and know how to determine soil types in the terrain. They know how to define forest types and mire types with the help of vegetation, trees and soil type.
They know how to make observations of trees from an aerial photo and how to use a terrain map to move around in the forest.
The students know how site conditions affect the growth of trees and they can use field observations and theoretical knowledge to analyze the growth conditions of trees and justify silvicultural operations.
Enrolment period
05.08.2024 - 06.09.2024
Timing
19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024
Credits
8 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Forestry
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
- Manne Viljamaa
- Päivi Tiiva
- Perttu Arminen
- Lari-Pekka Välitalo
- Ari Vanamo
Person in charge
Ari Vanamo
Groups
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24IM
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to give the student the skills to classify different forest habitats, identify tree species and the most common forest plant species, identify soil types and understand the effect of different habitat factors on the vegetation structure and forest growth.
After completing the study unit the student:
• is able to identify forest and main mire types and soil types in the forest
• is able to identify typical indicator species (plants) when classifying forest types and mire types
• is able to identify native tree species in the forest and knows their site requirements and natural distribution area in Finland
• knows the main characteristics of Finnish climate, soil and bedrock and also factors affecting microclimate and growth period
• can visually interpret aerial images and also use a map for orienteering in the forest
• knows the principles of dividing a forest area into compartments
Content (course unit)
Identification of forest types and main mire types, forest plants, indicator species, tree species and their identification, factors affecting tree growth, the ecological requirement of different tree species, defining soil types in the field, physical properties of forest soils, soil layers in forest soils, soil formation, degradation process and soil microbes, macro and microclimate, growth period and temperature sum, interpretation of aerial images, orienteering in the forest, forming forest compartments.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The students recognize the most common tree species and basic forest types in the terrain and know the basics of the classification of ground species.
They know how to make observations of stands of an aerial photo and use a terrain map to move around in the forest.
The students know the essential site conditions affecting forest growth.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The students recognize the most common tree species and know their essential growth site requirements.
They know how to determine forest types in the terrain and use vegetation in a variety of ways to help determine forest types
The students know the basics of classifying soil types and know how to determine soil types in the field.
They know how to make observations of trees of an aerial photo and use a terrain map to move around in the forest.
The students know how site conditions affect the growth of trees.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The students recognize the most common tree species in all seasons and know their essential site requirements.
They know how to determine forest site types in the forest and use vegetation in a variety of ways to help determine forest types.
The students know the basics of classifying soil types and know how to determine soil types in the terrain. They know how to define forest types and mire types with the help of vegetation, trees and soil type.
They know how to make observations of trees from an aerial photo and how to use a terrain map to move around in the forest.
The students know how site conditions affect the growth of trees and they can use field observations and theoretical knowledge to analyze the growth conditions of trees and justify silvicultural operations.
Assessment scale
0-5