Study Guide

Objective

The student:
Knows the most common types of soil in Finland and how they are formed
Knows how the ice age affected the geology of the Nordic region
Knows the effects the type of soil has on its properties
Knows the cycle of nutrients
Knows how water moves in the field
Understands the functioning of field buffer capacities

Content

The most common soils in Finland and how they were formed
The importance of minerals to soil properties
The cycle of nutrients
Soil as a coal deposit
Water movements in the soil
The impact of the microclimate on soil temperature
How can the microclimate be affected by forest management measures?
A site mapping is performed in the field

Qualifications

No previous knowledge is required