Forest Damages and Environmental ConsiderationLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: NM13SK02
Credits
3 op
Objective
The student
- has knowledge of the most common types of forest damage
- knows how forest damage is avoided and combated
-can identify the most common types of forest pests
- recognises important habitats according to the Forestry Act
- recognises environments requiring special consideration according to nature conservation and certification requirements
Content
The most common forest pests
Butt-rot
Melampsora populnea
Pine weevil
Pine shoot beetle damages
Bark beetle damages
Damages caused by deer animals (Cervidae) and voles
Important habitats according to the Finnish Forest Act
Considerable environments in accordance with the Nature Spring Act
Consideration requirements according to PEFC
Qualifications
No previous knowledge is reguired