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Restoration MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 6M00GE01

Credits

5 op

Objectives

Student identifies areas suitable for restoration and is familiar with restoration methods in various forest, wetland, and aquatic habitats. Student is capable of planning restoration measures and assessing their costs and impacts. They are knowledgeable about funding opportunities related to restoration.

Content

Restoration objectives, planning, implementation, and monitoring. Assessing site suitability. Forest restoration methods. Peatland restoration methods. River, pond, and spring restoration methods. Impacts of restoration. Costs and financing possibilities of restoration.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has a general understanding of suitable restoration sites and restoration methods. They are familiar with the process of restoration planning and can act as a supporting expert in the development of a restoration plan. The student is aware of the key impacts and significant costs associated with restoration measures.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is familiar with and can identify suitable restoration sites in the field. They are knowledgeable about restoration methods used in various forest, wetland, and aquatic habitats and can choose the appropriate restoration method for each situation. The student is capable of independently planning restoration measures and assessing their costs and impacts. They are also aware of the financing opportunities related to restoration.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a comprehensive understanding of various forest, wetland, and aquatic habitats suitable for restoration, both in theory and practical situations. They can compare the impacts and costs of different restoration methods in the planning phase and select the most suitable method or combination of methods for a given site. They are familiar with financing opportunities related to restoration and can assess the costs of site restoration and prepare a funding application.

Enrolment period

15.07.2024 - 31.08.2024

Timing

14.08.2024 - 25.10.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

MD in Multiobjective Forest Management

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Multiobjective Forest Management
Teachers
  • Petri Keto-Tokoi
  • Päivi Tiiva
Person in charge

Petri Keto-Tokoi

Groups
  • 23YMETSA

Objectives (course unit)

Student identifies areas suitable for restoration and is familiar with restoration methods in various forest, wetland, and aquatic habitats. Student is capable of planning restoration measures and assessing their costs and impacts. They are knowledgeable about funding opportunities related to restoration.

Content (course unit)

Restoration objectives, planning, implementation, and monitoring. Assessing site suitability. Forest restoration methods. Peatland restoration methods. River, pond, and spring restoration methods. Impacts of restoration. Costs and financing possibilities of restoration.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student has a general understanding of suitable restoration sites and restoration methods. They are familiar with the process of restoration planning and can act as a supporting expert in the development of a restoration plan. The student is aware of the key impacts and significant costs associated with restoration measures.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is familiar with and can identify suitable restoration sites in the field. They are knowledgeable about restoration methods used in various forest, wetland, and aquatic habitats and can choose the appropriate restoration method for each situation. The student is capable of independently planning restoration measures and assessing their costs and impacts. They are also aware of the financing opportunities related to restoration.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a comprehensive understanding of various forest, wetland, and aquatic habitats suitable for restoration, both in theory and practical situations. They can compare the impacts and costs of different restoration methods in the planning phase and select the most suitable method or combination of methods for a given site. They are familiar with financing opportunities related to restoration and can assess the costs of site restoration and prepare a funding application.

Assessment scale

0-5