Study Guide

Objective

The student
- can assess and justify whether a stand is regeneration-ready
- can choose the right tree species and renewal method taking into account biological, ecological and economic factors
- can apply methods to ensure biodiversity in connection with forest regeneration
- knows the importance of soil preparation for timber production and can choose the right soil preparation method
- can plan water management in connection with soil preparation
- can plan, carry out and lead forestry work
- can assess the need for and plan the aftercare of newly planted seedling stands
- can apply forest laws and directives related to stand establishment

Content

Legislation related to forest regeneration
Regrowth planning and implementation of forest renewal work
Natural regeneration, sowing and planting
Soil preparation methods
Water management in connection with soil preparation
Evaluation of the regeneration result
Evaluation of the need of aftercare
The importance of forests for the carbon balance
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production as well as the goal of Climate action

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.