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Management of Peatland Forests (5cr)

Code: 6M00DV60-3004

General information


Enrolment period
03.04.2023 - 28.08.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
21.08.2023 - 22.09.2023
Implementation has ended.
Credits
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Forestry
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
Päivi Tiiva
Ari Vanamo
Tags
CONTACT
Course
6M00DV60

Objectives (course unit)

The student:
- knows the special ecological features of peatland forests and their impact on the management on peatland forests
- knows the site classification system of undrained and drained peatlands and is able to classify peatland sites in field conditions
- knows how to plan silvicultural operations on peatland forests and knows the special features of peatland forests from the point of view of water conditions and timber harvesting
-knows the importance of peatland forests for carbon balance and biodiversity, effects of the use of pealtland forests on aquatic ecosystems and means to minimize harmful effects on aquatic ecosystems

Content (course unit)

Classification of peatlands, ecology of peatlands, silviculture on peatland forests, forest harvesting on peatlands, effects of ditching and peatland management on aquatic ecosystems

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

The student is able to outline the habitat classification of mires and peatlands and can use plant species as help in their identification. The student is able to draw some conclusions about forest management measures and the environmental impact on the environment in connection with forest management and harvesting. The drainage plan is not feasible without significant changes / additions

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

The student knows the habitat classification of mires and peatlands and is able to use plant species in a variety of ways to help them identify them. The drainage plan is feasible with minor modifications.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to classify both natural mire types and drained peatlands. He knows ver well different plant species of peatlands. The student is able to make well-informed decisions in forestry and logging, taking into account their environmental impact. The drainage plan is viable

Location and time

28.8. -21.9. Tampere, Orivesi, Juupajoki, Vilppula

Exam schedules

Opintojaksolla ei ole tenttiä

Assessment methods and criteria

Arvioinnin kriteerit on kuvattu opetussuunnitelmassa.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luento-opetus, maasto-opetus, OMAsuometsä-raportin teko
Opetus koostuu pääosin pienryhmätapaamisista sekä maasto-opetuksesta.
Maasto-opetuksessa läsnäolovaatimus on 80 %, poissaolot korvataan käsittelemällä poissaolopäivän aihetta tarkemmin oma suometsä -raportissa
Pienryhmätyöskentelyssä läsnäolovaatimus on 100%.
Vieraileva luennoitsija Luonnonvarakeskus

Learning materials

Materiaalia koottuna moodlessa.
Juhani Päivinen: Suot ja suometsät - järkevän käytön perusteet. Metsäkustannus 2007
Henry Väre & Jukka Laine. Suokasvio. Metsäkustannus 2014
Jukka Laine et al. Suotyypit ja turvekankaat. Metsäkustannus 2012

Student workload

Luennot, retkeilyt ja pienryhmäistunnot 55 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu sisältäen oma suometsä -raportin laatimisen n. 80 h

Content scheduling

Opintojaksossa on kaksi pääteemaa, luonnontilaiset suot ja turvemaiden metsänhoito. Halutessaan opiskelija voi perehtyä opintojakson aikana myös kunnostusojituksen perusteisiin.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Vieraileva luennoitsija LUKElta

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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