Forest Sites and SoilsLaajuus (10 cr)

Objectives

The student:
- is able to identify forest and main mire types and soil types in field
- can visually interpret aerial images and also use a map for orienteering in the forest
-knows how the the conditions of forest sites affect the growth of trees and silvicultural decisions
- knows the native tree species grown in Finland and is familiar with their essential ecological requirements.

Content

Interpretation of aerial images, forming forest compartments, identification of forest types and undrained and drained mire types, using indicator species, using digital maps, determining soil types in the field, factors affecting tree growth, the ecological requirement of different tree species, orienteering skills.

Further information

Muutettu 2016:
-osaamistavoitteista poistettu ulkomaisten puulajien tunnistaminen
-sisältöön lisätty digitaalisten maaperäkarttojen käyttö ja poistettu pituusbonitointi