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 Objectives
The project aims at establishing a framework for research and development efforts on forest management methods based on natural disturbance dynamics. Large-scale (700-1000 ha) experimental areas are designated for the purpose and managed for small-scale complexity in terms of within-stand and between-stand variation of the stand structure and composition. Treatments are practiced in terms of selection, gap, and retention cuttings, clearcutting, and various types of thinnings. Forest structure and dynamics, as well as biodiversity attributes (species and habitats), are monitored on temporary and permanent sample plots. Research on the areas on various issues related to the specific management methods will be promoted and coordinated.
This project is part of a joint venture coordinated by a supervisory team. The partner organizations and their members in the supervisory team are
- Metsähallitus:
Antti Otsamo
(chair), Erkki Hallman, Pauli Wallenius
- University of Helsinki, Department of Forest Sciences: Timo Kuuluvainen
- University of Eastern Finland: Jari Kouki
- Finnish Forest Research Institute: Sauli Valkonen, Matti Koivula, Juha Siitonen
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PROJECT LEADER
Valkonen, Sauli
The Finnish Forest Research Institute
Vantaa Unit, PL 18
FI-01301 VANTAA, FINLAND
Phone: +358 29 532 5507
E-mail: sauli.valkonen @ metla.fi
OTHER RESEARCHERS
Juutilainen, Katja, VA (2009), Koivula, Matti, VA (2009), Koskinen, Katja (2009), Siitonen, Juha, VA (2009), Vanha-Majamaa, Ilkka, VA (2009)
DURATION
2009-2013
KEYWORDS
biodiversity, forest management, multiple use, natural forests, silviculture
RESEARCH PROJECT GROUP
The impacts and policy instruments of the Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland (METSO 2008-2016) |
