Management of Peatland Forests (5 cr)

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

26.8. -23.9. Tampere, Kangasala, Orivesi, Juupajoki

Exam schedules

Ma 23.9. klo 14-17
Ensimmäinen uusinta ma 21.10.
Toinen uusinta pe 22.11.

Assessment methods and criteria

Arviointimenetelmät:
Tentin painoarvo 60 %
Oma suometsä -raportin painoarvo 40 %

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luento-opetus, maasto-opetus, OMAsuometsä-raportin teko
Opetus koostuu pääosin maastoretkeilyistä, maastoharjoituksista, luennoista ja itsenäisestä opiskelusta
Maasto-opetuksessa läsnäolovaatimus on 80 %

Learning materials

Materiaalia koottuna moodlessa.
https://metsanhoidonsuositukset.fi/fi/kategoriat/suometsien-hoito
Suometsäosaaja -verkkosivusto https://suometsaosaaja.fi/
Jukka Laine et al. Suotyypit ja turvekankaat. Metsäkustannus 2012
Henry Väre & Jukka Laine. Suokasvio. Metsäkustannus 2014

Student workload

Luentoja n. 15 h
Yhteisiä maastoretkeilyjä 48 h
Pienryhmäharjoitus maastossa 8 h
Itsenäistä opiskelua ja oma suometsä -raportin laadinta n. 60 h

Content scheduling

Opintojakson alussa perehdytään luonnontilaisiin soihin, niiden kasvillisuuteen ja yleiseen ekologiaan
Myöhemmin keskitytään ojitettujen soiden puuntuotantoon sekä turvemaiden hiilensidonnan ja vesiensuojelun kysymyksiin.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Vieraileva luennoitsija kahdella maastoretkeilyllä, käytännön kohteita eri toimijoiden metsissä

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

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