This three-day excursion deals with forestry within a lake system in Finland, in Hauho region about 40 km South-East of Tampere. We shall use large rowing boats made of wood, built according to old local traditions. Forestry issues include landscape management, rural development, nature protection, forestry operations in a vulnerable natural environment, and log transport. Both ancient and modern transport systems will be described.
An additional objective is to arrange a "different" forestry excursion. The participants shall row the boats themselves covering a distance of 50 km in three days. The experience will include both pressure and delight.
Excursion Route and Description of Programme
Sunday, August 13
9:00 A bus will be waiting outside Tampere Hall to take us straigt to the beginning of the route at Lake Kukkia.
The first day will be devoted to getting used to the boat, enjoying the landscape and receiving general
information on forestry and rural development in the Pirkanmaa region. Before dark we shall establish
ourselves into a camp in a privately owned family forest by lake V„h„-Roine. Forest vegetation will
be described. Ownership history of the area will be explained as well as the current forestry issues as
experienced by the forest owner.
Accommodation: every day in two large field tents
Monday, August 14
Timber transport of current Finnish forestry will be demonstrated. The geology and the origin of soils in Finland are described. The second camp is located on private land and the programme theme on the excursion points will be the tradition of Finnish farm husbandry of combining forestry with agriculture.
Tuesday, August 15
The route will now pass a river into lake Pintele, the least forrested of all these lakes, and into the next basin Mallasvesi. The theme of Tuesday's programme will be nature protection. Weather permitting we shall do lots of rowing and see a large variety of shore land including historic sites. Conflicts between the protection and development of shoreline will be described. A bus will take us from P„lk„ne to H„meenlinna (30 km) for an informal farewell dinner. It will be served in the medieval Castle of H„meenlinna.
Late Tuesday night, the bus will take us from H„meenlinna to Helsinki (100 km). This is the end of the excursion.
Other information
When leaving Tampere, take all your luggage to the excursion bus. Choose carefully the items you need during the three-day excursion. Do not forget warm clothes. When moving on lake shores there is water everywhere, and occasional rain showers can be expected. It is best to have two pairs of light sneaker shoes. A service van will follow the route between the excursion points. You have access to the van in the morning, during lunch breaks and in the evenings. Anything you need in the evenings or overnight can go into the van. All extra luggage will be transported straight to Helsinki.
Camping services will be provided for over-night in the forest. Meals are served at regular intervals to keep you going. Out-door outfit is required but all special camping equipment will be provided such as tents, sleeping bags, sheets, towels etc. A moving restroom and a moving sauna will be provided.
Delegates are advised to take out their own travel incurance policies.
Organizers
Excursion arrangements: Scientific programme:
Congrex Pekka Kauppi, Excursion coordinator
P.O.Box 35 Finnish Forest Research Institute
FIN-00621 Helsinki Unioninkatu 40 A
tel. +358-0-752 3611 FIN-00170 Helsinki
fax +358-0-752 0899 tel. +358-0-8570 5280
fax +358-0-625308
Options for the return arrangements:
Hotel Extra night August 15 - August 16, 1995
(recommended because of the late arrival to Helsinki)
Holiday Inn Garden Court
Rälssitie 2
FIN-01510 Vantaa
tel: +358-0-870 900
fax: +358-0-870 90101
price approx. double room FIM 280/person
single supplement FIM 140
Bookings for the return travel arrangements, if necessary:
- Atlas matkat/Long Tours Ltd.
- tel: +358-0-496066
- fax: +358-0-496301