Species identification in forestryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can identify the main domestic tree species, wooden shrubs and foreign trees growing in Finland. You know the main species of plants growing in mineral and peatland soils and are also able to define biological, ecological and wood production characteristics of these species.

Content

What domestic and foreign tree species grow in Finland?
How can you identify them?
What other basic characteristics do these species have?
What ecological and biological characteristics do different ground vegetation species have?
How can you identify the main species of ground vegetation in mineral and peatland soils?

Accomplishment methods

Students can​
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field. ​
c. identify interrelated tasks.​
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.​
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way. ​
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.​