Forest regeneration

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

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

Teaching Methods:

Lectures Group assignments Individual assignments Study visit Field exercises Literature studies

Faculty:

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Teacher:

Christel Holmlund-Norrén, Anders Hjortman, Patrik Karell

Course Code:

BE22SG10-3005