Forest regeneration (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basics and methods of forest regeneration. You can plan and carry out regeneration related measures and take into consideration ecological, technical and economic factors. You can describe the different stages of seed care and seedling cultivation.

Content

When is forest mature for regeneration?
What kind of measures does regeneration involve?
How do you regenerate forest by taking into consideration ecological, technical and economic factors?
How are seeds and seedlings produced?

Course material

The following literature is used in the course
Hyvän metsänhoidon suositukset https://metsanhoidonsuositukset.fi/fi
Arnkil, N., Varhi, J., Lahti, Y., Ruuska, J., Virtanen, H., Varhi, J., . . . Virtanen, H. 2022. Metsäkoulu. 11. painos. [Helsinki]: Tapio.
Korhonen, K. T., Rantala, S., Metsäkustannus, Metsätalouden kehittämiskeskus Tapio, Rantala, S. & Tapio Oy. 2018. Tapion taskukirja. 26. uudistettu painos. [Helsinki]: Metsäkustannus.
Luoranen, J., Saksa, T., Uotila, K., Varhi, J., Luonnonvarakeskus, Metsäkustannus & Varhi, J. 2020. Metsänuudistaminen. [Uudistettu 2. painos]. [Helsinki]: Metsäkustannus.
Other study materials are provided by the teacher in class or via the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

The implementation entails 6 contact lessons on Mikkeli surrounding forests and unscheduled online study. Contact lessons are scheduled in weekdays.
Attendance in the contact lessons is mandatory and absence must be compensated.
The course is carried out within the group's curriculum schedule. The students must complete 5 individual assignments. Individual assignments are submitted every week.
The teacher provides guidance during and after contact lessons and via email.
Feedback is provided by different methods, in writing and/or orally. Also, peer feedback can be used.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course takes place at the very beginning of the studies. Focus on substance and group. No prerequisites for RDI or working life cooperation.

Timing of exams and assignments

An assignment must be completed at the end of each section of the course. An exam must be taken in the last scheduled lesson.

Student workload

• 1 ECTS credits equals 27 hours of work by the student.
• In a 5-credit course, the student's total maximum workload is approximately 135 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.

Course part description

Describe here the parts of the course implementation that are stated on Peppi and their relative share of the whole. Also, describe the completion method of each part, especially if the methods differ.

Further information

Present here information that is useful for students and is not stated in other sections.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student’s performance is assessed with reference to the learning objectives and assessment criteria of the course. The completion of the course requires exercises and exam to be completed with a passing grade.