Management of Peatland Forests (5 cr)
Code: 6M00DV60-3008
General information
- Enrolment period
- 01.04.2025 - 17.08.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 25.08.2025 - 19.09.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Forestry
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
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
25.8. -24.9. Tampere, Kangasala, Orivesi, Juupajoki
Exam schedules
Ke 24.9. klo 8-11
Ensimmäinen uusinta ma 21.10.
Toinen uusinta pe 22.11.
Assessment methods and criteria
Arviointimenetelmät:
Toiminta tutoriaaleissa: 30 %
Tentin painoarvo 40 %
Oma suometsä -raportin painoarvo 30 %
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Luento-opetus, maasto-opetus, PBL -tutoriaalit, 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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