Metla Project 3423

Improved methods for precommercial thinning

Duration: 2006-2010 Keywords: cleaning, competition, growth, management regimes, mixed stands, precommercial thinning, weeding
Research project group: Forest regeneration and sapling stand management

Objectives

The project aims at improved methods and procedures for precommercial thinning so that current problems and future threats can be successfully dealt with. The objective is to construct reliable operational guidelines for major management situations. The key areas of research and development are

1. Structure and dynamics of young stands

2. Modeling and simulation tools

3. Timing of treatments and its influence on labor and costs

4. Operational improvements

5. Optimization of management

Project leader: Valkonen, Sauli
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa Unit, PO Box 18 (Jokiniemenkuja 1), FI-01301 VANTAA, FINLAND
Phone: +358 29 532 5507
E-mail: sauli.valkonen@metla.fi

Other researchers: Hytönen, Jyrki, KA (2008), Miina, Jari, JO (2006-10), Päätalo, Marja-Leena, MU (2006-10)

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Updated 02.02.2013
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