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08.01.2013 Metla Bulletin #1/2013 13.12.2012 Finnish Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 2012 is now available Projects: 3006 Programme: til Publication: The Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 28.11.2012 Finnish Forest Products Exports Hampering because of Euro Area Problems Projects: 3520 Publication: Finnish Forest Sector Economic Outlook 2012–2013 22.10.2012 Metla Bulletin #3/2012 14.09.2012 New innovative solutions for forest biomass supply in the EU Projects: 8545 Programme: 001 26.04.2012 Metla Bulletin #2/2012 16.03.2012 All about the Russian forest sector – a new handbook available Publication: Northwest Russian Forest Sector in a Nutshell 28.02.2012 Metla Bulletin #1/2012 12.12.2011 Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 2011 published Publication: Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 01.12.2011 Demand for forest products weakening Projects: 3520 Publication: Finnish Forest Sector Economic Outlook 2011–2012 30.09.2011 Metla Bulletin #2/2011 13.09.2011 International Foresters Meet to Improve Global Forestry Reporting Links: Global Forest Resources Assessment Projects: 3441, 3401, 3006 Programme: til, vmi 15.06.2011 Metla Bulletin #1/2011 14.06.2011 Impact of nature management measures becoming visible in commercial forests Projects: 7463 Publication: State of Finland´s Forests 2011 (pdf) 24.05.2011 Joensuu Forestry Networking Week 2011: Forests and Energy 15.02.2011 Faster pace and wider perspective essential for forest sector renewal Projects: 50168 Publication: After the transition – The future of the Finnish Forest Sector 28.01.2011 How to respond to the global drivers of change affecting forests? Projects: 3546 Publication: The Policy brief: Making forests work for people and nature – Responding to global drivers of change 13.01.2011 The supply of woody biomass from the forests in the EU can be significantly increased Links: Final reports 29.11.2010 Slowing of brisk growth in forest products markets Projects: 3520 Publication: Finnish Forest Sector Economic Outlook 2010–2011 08.11.2010 New publication: Forests and Society – Responding to Global Drivers of Change Projects: 3348 Publication: Forests and Society – Responding to Global Drivers of Change 25.08.2010 Sharing information on forests in Africa via www.fornis.net Links: FORNESSA Information Service (FORNIS) Projects: 3541 19.08.2010 GFIS (Global Forest Information Service) launches an upgraded gateway to improve forest information sharing Links: GFIS.net Projects: 3541 14.06.2010 Finland puts emphasis on renewable wooden energy in order to mitigate climate change Programme: mil Publication: Finland's Forests in Changing Climate 02.06.2010 Scientists and stakeholders gathered to the Joensuu Forestry Networking Week 2010 10.05.2010 Indufor and the Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla) agreed to collaborate Links: www.indufor.fi 18.03.2010 Modernization of forest biomass operations research – powered by the EU Links: www.forestenergy.org/ 05.03.2010 Research results for ecological forest management now also in Russian Links: Pohjoiset havumetsät – tutkimustuloksia ekologiseen metsänhoitoon Projects: 7224 Publication: Hvojnye lesa severnyh širot – ot issledovanija k èkologičeski otvetstvennomu lesnomu hozjajstvu 08.02.2010 Soil contributes to climate warming more than expected - Finnish research shows a flaw in climate models Projects: 3366, 3491 Programme: mil 08.02.2010 Metla Bulletin #1/2010 22.01.2010 EFINORD Head of Office appointed Links: The European Forest Institute Projects: 3006 Programme: til 01.12.2009 Slow growth in demand for forest industry products Projects: 3520 Publication: Finnish Forest Sector Economic Outlook 2009-2010 03.08.2009 Outlook for Finland’s Forest Industry Production and Wood Consumption for 2015 and 2020 Projects: 3495, 50168 Publication: Metlan työraportteja 122: Arvio Suomen puunjalostuksen tuotannosta ja puunkäytöstä vuosina 2015 ja 2020 16.06.2009 The Joensuu Forestry Networking Week 2009 Links: JFNW 2009 Homepage 11.03.2009 Metla Bulletin #1/2009 02.02.2009 Focus on Forest Experiments Links: NoLTFoX network Publication: Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 105 10.12.2008 Forest industry production on the decrease Projects: 3414 Publication: Finnish Forest Sector Economic Outlook 2008-2009 29.10.2008 Forest sector is affected by weakening economic development Projects: 3414 Publication: Finnish Forest Sector Economic Outlook 2008-2009 10.09.2008 Experts on vegetative propagation of conifers meet in Punkaharju Links: Conference homepage Projects: 3389 28.08.2008 Sustainable use of forest biomass for energy: Cool research data for heated energy debate Projects: 3426 Programme: bio Publication: Sustainable use of Forest Biomassa for Energy – A Synthesis with Focus on the Baltic and Nordic region 03.07.2008 Metla is relocating from Helsinki to Vantaa in early July 12.05.2008 Notable international recognition to Metla’s researchers Links: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Projects: 3422, 3441, 3431 Programme: mil, bio 14.02.2008 Russian customs tariffs on roundwood will significantly affect forest sector’s employment in Eastern Finland Projects: 3384, 3504 Publication: Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 70 10.01.2008 Russian forestry information service extended Links: Euregio Karelia Neighbourhood Programme, Region of North Karelia Projects: 3464, 7106 18.12.2007 Customer journal Metla Bulletin 2/2007 and Finnish Forest Sector Economic Outlook 2007-2008 are now available Publication: Metla Bulletin 12.12.2007 The first village-level forestry programme has been completed in Finland Links: ELAV Projects: 7184, 3417, 3434 Programme: tuk, msu Publication: Kolin ja Hattusaaren paikallinen metsäohjelma 12.12.2007 Available now: Finnish Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 2007 Projects: 3006 Publication: Finnish Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 24.04.2007 Restoration by controlled burning benefits endangered beetle species during the year of burning Projects: 805701, 7081, 3408 11.04.2007 New research results to help disease prevention of Scleroderris canker and support damage prediction Projects: 3299 27.03.2007 Use of forests is sustainable in Lapland 26.03.2007 Cloning of leaf-variegated birches for landscaping Projects: 3389 23.03.2007 Forest condition in Finland has remained stable Links: Forest Focus/ICP Forests Projects: 3153 Programme: ffo Publication: Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 45 28.02.2007 Utilization of peatland forests should be increased Links: Metsähallitus, Tornator Oy Programme: sum Publication: Metlan Working Papers 43 07.02.2007 Several plant species in Finland support rapid spread of cronartium rust and white-pine blister rust Projects: 3299 24.01.2007 Wood industry companies in Northwest Russia want additional markets in Europe Links: PTT Projects: 3384 Publication: Metla Working Papers 41 23.01.2007 Finnish Forest Cluster Research Portal opens 22.01.2007 Study published on development of environmental specimen banking and shared use of environmental samples in Finland Links: SYKE Projects: 3373 Publication: Suomen ympäristö 56/2006 19.01.2007 Professor Anatoly Petrov appointed as member of Metla’s Scientific Advisory Board 16.01.2007 Inari residents would like a bigger role in decision-making in matters of forestry Projects: 3400, 3249 Programme: mot Publication: Metsätieteen aikakauskirja 4/2006 15.01.2007 Ample sources for energy wood in the Leningrad region – demand and efficient harvesting methods needed Projects: 7205 Publication: Metla Working Papers 37 12.01.2007 Models on wood and timber properties important when planning the utilization of forest resources Links: WoodWisdom Projects: 3002, 3357 Programme: mts, pkm 12.01.2007 Inari embraces harmonious coexistence of nature-based livelihoods Projects: 3400 Publication: Metsätieteen aikakauskirja 4/2006 04.01.2007 Foliar colour as indicator of nutrient status of Scots pine on peatlands Projects: 3386 Publication: Forest Ecology and Management 237 (1-3) 21.12.2006 Project launched to develop methods for the management of indigenous forests in semi-arid woodlands in Eastern Africa Projects: 8512 19.12.2006 New ideas and knowledge for local activities in forests via interactive and collaborative planning Projects: 3417 Programme: tuk Publication: Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 38 15.12.2006 Dissertation: Root cuttings to propagate fast-growing hybrid aspen – an efficient method for industrial needs Publication: Dissertationes Forestales 33 14.12.2006 Assessment of canopy cover is not without problems Links: NFI10 Projects: 3401 Programme: vmi Publication: Silva Fennica 40(4) 11.12.2006 The Finnish Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 2006 – forest sector in numbers Projects: 3006 Programme: til Publication: Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 11.12.2006 Forststatistisches Jahrbuch 2006 – Forstsektor in Zahlen Projects: 3006 Programme: til Publication: Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 08.12.2006 The scenic impacts of forest regeneration can be reduced Links: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Projects: 3254, 3164, 3287 Programme: emu, mek Publication: Dissertationes Forestales 31 05.12.2006 FFCS certificate efficient in Finnish forests Links: The Finnish Forest Foundation, Centre of Excellence in Evolutionary Research Projects: 3407 Programme: tuk Publication: Working Papers of Metla 39 (In Finnish) 01.12.2006 Start-up of LAPBIAT project to enhance research exchange Links: Homepage of the LAPBIAT facility Projects: 8511 30.11.2006 Combined effect of wood ash and nitrogen application on upland forest soils Projects: 3340 Publication: Forest Ecology and Management 235 (1-3) 29.11.2006 Vegetation control necessary for successful stand establishment on former agricultural land Projects: 3387 Publication: Canadian Journal of Forest Research 36 (10) 28.11.2006 Impact of stumpage price and volume growth variations on timber harvesting age ready for applying in practice Projects: 3337 Publication: European Journal of Forest Research 125(4) 23.11.2006 New models for predicting regeneration establishment Projects: 3370, 3396 Publication: European Journal of Forest Research 125(4): 335-343 22.11.2006 European Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform Conference in Lahti on 22-23 November 2006 Links: FTP concerence, Wood Wisdom 13.11.2006 International release of Good Practice Guidance for National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Links: The new Good Practice Guidance for National Greenhouse Inventory Projects: 7114, 3431, 3378 03.11.2006 Ministers Enestam and Korkeaoja seek continuation of the METSO Programme Links: METSO Programme: tuk 11.10.2006 The forest cluster’s research strategy released Links: Finnish Forest Industries Federation, Finnish Forest Cluster Research Portal 27.09.2006 Measuring the diameter of the smallest tree as a quantile tree improves forest inventory accuracy Projects: 3343 Programme: mot Publication: Silva Fennica 40(3) 26.09.2006 Studies on Russian wood quality and harvesting methods Links: Euregio Karelia Neighbourhood programme, Region of North Karelia 19.09.2006 Statistics on forest conservation areas available at Metinfo Projects: 3006 Programme: til 11.09.2006 Metla’s newest research results listed Links: Reported finished projects in 2005 Publication: Annual Report 2005 07.09.2006 Biodiversity oriented forest management methods influence species diversity Links: MOSSE, METSO Projects: 3317 07.09.2006 More services bring more visitors to national parks Links: METSO Projects: 3287 07.09.2006 Increased dead wood volume and restoration burning enhance biodiversity Links: METSO 07.09.2006 Maintaining biodiversity creates positive social impact at local level Links: METSO Projects: 3369 07.09.2006 Increased forest conservation has only mild impact on timber markets Links: METSO Projects: 3415 Programme: tuk 06.09.2006 Voluntary agreement system - an effective policy instrument in forest conservation Links: METSO Projects: 3407, 3416 Programme: tuk 29.08.2006 Uncertainty impedes investments in Northwest Russian forestry Projects: 3384 Publication: Metlan työraportteja 32 21.08.2006 Aspen has potential for select grade timber products Projects: 3355 18.08.2006 Better methods for measuring decay resistance of timber Projects: 3363, 3220 Publication: Canadian Journal of Forest Research 36(7) 16.08.2006 Ectomycorrhizal fungi associated with growth rate of trees Links: Academy of Finland Projects: 3300 Publication: New Phytologist 171 15.08.2006 Clone research: Fast growth rate reduces wood density and strength properties of Norway spruce Projects: 3363 Publication: Silva Fennica 40(2) 14.08.2006 Linear programming to provide more exact information on stem characteristics Publication: Silva Fennica 40(2) 11.08.2006 Increased needle density of Scots pine correlates with reduced height growth Projects: 3294 Publication: Silva Fennica 40(2) 10.08.2006 New publication about Russian Forestry Projects: 3384 Publication: Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 30 09.08.2006 More reliable detection of thinnings using bi-temporal aerial photographs Links: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Metsäkeskus, University of Joensuu Projects: 3343 Programme: mts Publication: Silva Fennica 40(2) 28.07.2006 Wood ash application does not pollute berries or mushrooms Projects: 3386 27.07.2006 Above-ground biomass of the understorey vegetation can be estimated based on coverage Projects: 3306, 3422 Publication: Silva Fennica 40(2) 25.07.2006 Combined use of satellite imagery and aerial photography improves accuracy of forest mapping Links: Multi-source NFI 07.07.2006 Das fünfte Rekordjahr des Holzimports in Folge – der Arbeitskampf der Papierindustrie führte zur Abnahme des Exports der Forstindustrieprodukte. Projects: 3006 Programme: til 07.07.2006 Beibehaltung der Entscheidungsbefugnis sowie Freiwilligkeit und Vergütung sind die Stichworte beim Handel mit Naturwerten Links: METSO-programme Projects: 3416 Programme: tuk 26.06.2006 Metla initiates study on reconciling tourism work and traditional rural work Links: Tourism as work -project Projects: 3295 22.06.2006 Kristiina Borg, PhD, starts as Service Director at Metla 21.06.2006 Metla investigates changes in soil carbon and nutrient stocks and the species of ground vegetation 19.06.2006 Geografische Großregionen als Bezugsbasis für künftige Holzpreisstatistiken Projects: 3006 Programme: til 19.06.2006 Nutzungsmöglichkeiten der Wälder als Energiequelle viel versprechend in Ost- und Mitteleuropa Links: VTT, Lappeenranta University of Technology, ClimBus-technology programme Projects: 3426, 7183 19.06.2006 Potential for utilizing forest energy in eastern and western Europe is promising Links: ClimBus-technology programme, VTT, Lappeenranta University of Technology Projects: 3426, 7183 15.06.2006 Removal of nitrogen from mine water is possible even at +5°C Links: Kaira-project Projects: 7207 15.06.2006 Northern coniferous forests - research to produce new information on pristine forest areas Links: Lapland Regional Environment Centrer, Regional Council of Lapland, Arctic Centre Projects: 7224 14.06.2006 Ergebnisse der 10. finnischen Waldinventur: Der jährliche Zuwachs beträgt 97 Millionen Kubikmeter Projects: 3401 Programme: vmi Publication: Metsätieteen aikakauskirja 1B/2006 14.06.2006 Nachhaltige Einschlagsmöglichkeiten von Wäldern geringer als ihr Zuwachs Projects: 3002 Programme: mts, vmi Publication: Metsätieteen aikakauskirja 1B/2006 14.06.2006 Increment of growing stock exceeds cutting potential in Finland Projects: 3002 Programme: vmi, mts Publication: Metsätieteen aikakauskirja 1B/2006 14.06.2006 Results of 10th Finnish National Forest Inventory: Annual increment of growing stock 97 million cubic metres Projects: 3401 Programme: vmi Publication: Metsätieteen aikakauskirja 1B/2006 13.06.2006 Economic analysis of regeneration methods for Scots pine stands Links: Department of Forest Ecology, University of Helsinki Projects: 3318, 3334 Programme: mot Publication: Canadian Journal of Forest Research 36(5) 12.06.2006 Climate change is manifested as seasonal changes Links: Finnish Meteorological Institute, University of Helsinki, Metsähallitus Publication: Working Papers of Metla 25 09.06.2006 Metla report on the future of the forest sector published Links: The Contribution of Finland’s Forests to National Prosperity and Wellbeing in 2015 - Summary (pdf) Projects: 3427 Publication: Working Papers of Metla 26 (In Finnish) 07.06.2006 Konferenz zur Schätzung der globalen Waldressourcen von 12. bis 16. Juni 2006 in Kotka, Finnland 07.06.2006 Global Forest Resources Assessment Conference in Kotka 12–16 June 2006 06.06.2006 Combining information and public subsidy provides best results in enhancing timber stand improvements Projects: 3309 Programme: juk Publication: Forest Science 52(1) 02.06.2006 The forest sector of transition-economy countries in the process of change Projects: 3405 Publication: Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 24 01.06.2006 Vertragsbedingungen beeinflussen die Einstellung der Waldbesitzer zum Schutz der Biodiversität Projects: 3416 Programme: tuk Publication: Silva Fennica 40(1) 01.06.2006 Contract terms influence forest owners’ attitude towards biodiversity conservation Projects: 3416 Programme: tuk Publication: Silva Fennica (40)1 29.05.2006 Provenance trials of global test series on Siberian larch to be implemented in Finland Links: SIBLARCH project Projects: 3018 24.05.2006 Business cycles remain as a major challenge for internationalizing forest industry Links: University of Toronto Publication: Journal of Forest Products Business Research, Vol 3 23.05.2006 The contribution of drained peatland forests to the Finnish forestry is rapidly increasing Links: SUO research programme Publication: Finnish Forest Research Institute, Research Papers, 947 22.05.2006 Berry picking is one of the most popular outdoor pursuits Links: MTT Projects: 3287 Publication: Society and Natural Resources 19 03.05.2006 Occurrence of forest damage in Finland 1986–94 Projects: 3401, 3299 Programme: vmi Publication: Metsätieteen aikakauskirja 1/2006 02.05.2006 Height growth of pine under way earlier than usual in Northern Finland Projects: 3294 02.05.2006 Riparian buffer zones effective in reducing leaching of soil from forest drainage areas into water systems Links: Tapio, Metsäkeskus Projects: 3319 Publication: Silva Fennica 39(3) 28.04.2006 Metla part of Woodpolis Network Links: City of Kuhmo 12.04.2006 European forest research sites combined into a network Links: ENFORS, Metla's Research Forests 06.04.2006 Model system of timber production chain helps forest owners and industry optimise production Links: PURO 30.03.2006 Heterogeneous stands should be thinned sooner than homogenous ones Links: University of Joensuu Publication: Silva Fennica 39(4) 22.03.2006 International seminar on forest planning in private forests Links: ELAV-project, Programme of the seminar (pdf) Projects: 3417 Programme: tuk 16.03.2006 The Forest carbon budget research project is completed Projects: 3399, 3422 Programme: hms 16.03.2006 Wood products mitigate climate change Projects: 3323 Programme: hms 16.03.2006 Government control measures to mitigate climate change would affect timber supply Projects: 3323 Programme: hms 16.03.2006 Improved knowledge on soil carbon bound in mineral forests Links: Woody Root Processes Projects: 3324 Programme: hms 16.03.2006 Use of fuel peat can be made environmentally friendlier Programme: hms 16.03.2006 Isotopic age-dating methods shown to work well and accurately for determining carbon depositions Programme: hms 13.03.2006 A seminar introducing the results of the multi-year HMS research project on forest carbon stocks Links: Programme of the seminar Programme: hms 10.03.2006 NettiMELA - an analysis tool for forest management planning at the internet Links: MELA Projects: 3002 Programme: mts Publication: Working Papers of Metla 15 08.03.2006 Giant project to determine climatic variation in Europe over 1000 years Links: Millennium project, Sixth framework programme Projects: 8507, 3294 01.03.2006 Developments in the Russian forest sector Projects: 3384 01.03.2006 Metla investigates changes in soil carbon and humus nutrient stocks 27.02.2006 Wood-En-Man - a project to integrate research data for sustainable use of wood-based forest biomass resources for energy production Projects: 832801 14.02.2006 A study on the effects of constructing a wooden-frame office building Projects: 3398 Publication: Finnish Forest Research Institute. Research Papers 949 14.02.2006 Untersuchung zum Bau eines Bürogebäudes in Holzrahmenbauweise Projects: 3398 10.02.2006 A unique collection of bacterial strains from the Arctic Links: Rovaniemi Research Unit, Tekes, Academy of Finland 06.02.2006 Narrow-crowned spruce as a fibre-crop tree Projects: 3351 02.02.2006 New information about wood harvesting restrictions in conservation areas and old-growth Forests of the Republic of Karelia Projects: 3384 Publication: Working Papers of Metla 22 31.01.2006 A wide range of measures needed to protect forest biodiversity Links: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finnish Environment Institute, Finnish Ministry of the Environment Projects: 3407 Programme: tuk 27.01.2006 Flavonoidgehalt des Kernholzes bedingt die Fäuleresistenz der Lärche Projects: 3363 Publication: Holzforschung, Vol. 60 27.01.2006 Decay resistance of Siberian larch correlates with flavonoid concentration in heartwood Projects: 3363 Publication: Holzforschung, Vol. 60 24.01.2006 Risk models of forest damage for forest management planning Projects: 3283 Programme: mot 18.01.2006 Finns consider the moose population to be too large Projects: 3410 Publication: Metla's Research Reports series 945 17.01.2006 Accuracy of assessments on emissions of greenhouse gases in the forest sector must be improved Links: VTT, EFI, Uncertainty assessment of forest carbon balance Projects: 3306 Programme: hms 13.01.2006 Lignin modification has no effect on insect herbivores' feeding preferences or growth performance in transgenic silver birch Projects: 3389, 7150 Publication: Planta (2005) 222:699-708 12.01.2006 Combined use of satellite imagery and high altitude aerial photography improves accuracy of forest stand estimation Publication: Silva Fennica 39(4) 11.01.2006 Animal-borne diseases are spreading in the changing Europe Links: Arctic Centre, EDEN, EDEN annual meeting 29.12.2005 Basic facts on the forest sector in Finland released in a single volume Projects: 3006 Programme: til Publication: Finnish Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 22.12.2005 Appointments at Metla 16.12.2005 Warm July increases the height growth of Scots pine during the following year Projects: 3294 Publication: Silva Fennica 39(4) 15.12.2005 Study on long-term effects of thinnings on stand and tree growth conducted by Metla Projects: 3280 Programme: mot 14.12.2005 The first review on biomass and stem volume equations for European tree species Projects: 3399, 3323, 3306 Programme: hms Publication: Silva Fennica Monographs 4 09.12.2005 Effects of climate change on forests Projects: 3390 Publication: Metla's Research Reports series 944 07.12.2005 Neue Methoden zur Ermittlung der Kohlenstoffvorräte der Wälder und deren Veränderungen Links: CarboInvent Projects: 3399, 3323, 3306 Programme: hms 07.12.2005 New methods for assessing forest carbon stocks and stock changes Links: CarboInvent Projects: 3399, 3323, 3306 Programme: hms 02.12.2005 Metla is revising its operational strategy Links: Metla's strategy 2006-2010 01.12.2005 Active forest owners interested in natural values trading Projects: 3416 Programme: tuk Publication: Working Papers of Metla 18 23.11.2005 A computer model for research and visualisation of tree growth Links: Lignum Growth Model Projects: 3342 Programme: mot 18.11.2005 Dissertation: Forests in Finland have been a carbon sink since the 1970s Links: EFI, CarboInvent, Academy of Finland Projects: 3306 Programme: hms Publication: Dissertationes Forestales 11 11.11.2005 Global forests in the societal and environmental balance - changing paradigms Projects: 3348 04.11.2005 Vitrification successfully used for the first time in cryopreservation of silver birch Projects: 3389 Publication: Cryobiology (2005) 51 21.10.2005 Weed control improves afforestation results for former agricultural fields Projects: 3040 Publication: Silva Fennica 39(3) 19.10.2005 Only slight indication of forest acidification Projects: 3090 Publication: Silva Fennica 39(3) 18.10.2005 Metla releases a stand-level planning tool for alternative forest management practices Projects: 3282 Programme: mot 10.10.2005 Boron fertilization in Norway spruce stands cures growth disturbances Projects: 3340 Publication: Silva Fennica 39(3) 04.10.2005 Tuula Nuutinen appointed as professor of forest planning in Joensuu Programme: mts 29.09.2005 Günstige Wachstumsbedingungen für Mykorrhizapilze durch Hügelpflanzung Projects: 3300, 3296 Publication: Forest Ecology and Management 213: 243-252 29.09.2005 Mounding provides favourable conditions for mycorrhizal fungi Projects: 3300, 3296 Publication: Forest Ecology and Management 213: 243-252 21.09.2005 Strong demand for Nordic wood harvesting methods in the Republic of Karelia Projects: 3384 Publication: Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 16 20.09.2005 Forests in Finland are among the healthiest in Europe Projects: 3153 Publication: ICP Forests Annual Forest Condition Monitoring report 16.09.2005 Dissertation: Extension of the planting period of Norway spruce container seedlings: risks related to the drought – growth stage dynamics and handling practices Links: University of Helsinki, Department of Forest Ecology Projects: 3257 Publication: Dissertationes Forestales 3 15.09.2005 Cloning by tissue culture does not affect genome of silver birch Projects: 3389 Publication: Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (2005) 83: 21-32 30.08.2005 Suillus variegates improves early development of Scots pine seedlings Projects: 3388 17.08.2005 Resolution by the XXII IUFRO World Congress: Forest researchers must work harder to disseminate their research results Links: IUFRO 11.08.2005 Metla’s newest research results listed Links: Projects completed and reported during 2004 Publication: Annual Report 2004 08.08.2005 Information technology changes paper markets Links: IUFRO Projects: 3339 Publication: Information Technology and the Forest Sector 08.08.2005 New Report Urges Greater Use of ICT Innovations in the Forest Sector Links: IUFRO, IIASA Projects: 3339 Publication: Information Technology and the Forest Sector 04.08.2005 Media releases from Metla spreading more efficiently Links: IUFRO, GFIS website 01.08.2005 Metla is the coordinator in Finland of the European scientific co-operation in outdoor recreation Links: COST E33 project 26.07.2005 Increment of growing stock exceeds cutting potentials in Lapland Links: MELA, National Forest Inventory Projects: 3002 Programme: mts Publication: Metsätieteen aikakauskirja 2 B/2005 12.07.2005 A policy brief on Forest for the New Millennium provides recommendations on how to secure the health of forests, society and the environment Links: IUFRO, World Forests, Society and Environment Projects: 3348 08.07.2005 Metla and Pellervo Economic Research Institute PTT studied competitiveness of wood products in German markets Links: Wood Wisdom, Pellervo Economic Research Institute PTT Projects: 3356 Programme: pkm Publication: Silva Fennica 39(2) 01.07.2005 First commercial thinnings of pine stands can be delayed Publication: Metsätieteen aikakauskirja 2/2005 30.06.2005 Silva Fennica the most-cited general journal in forest science Links: Silva Fennica, The Finnish Society of Forest Science 20.06.2005 Professor Pasi Puttonen nominated as Research Director of Metla 10.06.2005 Monitoring of natural resources in the changing climate Links: NorSEN project Projects: 3385 23.05.2005 Climate change has an impact on conifer needles and growth Links: University of Kuopio, Dept. of Ecology and Environmental Science Publication: Ph.D. Dissertation by Eeva-Maria Luomala 11.05.2005 Manufacture of forest machinery in Finland will increase Projects: 3403 Publication: Metlan työraportteja 8 06.05.2005 Evaluation of performance of tree-level biomass models for forestry modeling and analyses Links: Centre of Excellence for Forest Ecology and Management, FIGARE Finnish Global Change Research Programme, MELA Projects: 3002 Programme: mts Publication: Finnish Forest Research Institute. Research Papers. 940 28.04.2005 New forest management recommendations for North-West Russia Links: NWRDP-Programme 14.04.2005 Follow-up studies on restoration were started in the GreenBelt Projects: 805701, 3408 05.04.2005 The quality of the growing site determines the likely benefit of fertilization Projects: 3264 Programme: suo 30.03.2005 Spatial analysis methods in use to include ecological objectives in forest planning Projects: 3292, 3419 23.03.2005 Project on Expertise in Russian Forestry completed Links: Information service about Russian forestry Projects: 7106 08.03.2005 Challenges in roundwood trade between Finland and Russia - a cultural approach Projects: 3384 Publication: Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 7 02.03.2005 Liisa Tyrväinen appointed as professor of nature tourism Links: Rovaniemi Research Station, Metinfo - Multiple use of forests 25.02.2005 Финский учебник по основам лесной технолl Links: Oy FEG - Forest and Environment Group Ltd, Jori Uusitalo Publication: Metsäteknologian perusteet 25.02.2005 Finnish textbook "Introduction to Forest Engineering " published in Russian Links: Forest and Environment Group Ltd (FEG), Jori Uusitalo Publication: Metsäteknologian perusteet 22.02.2005 Coexistence of reindeer herding and forest economy is possible, in spite of problems Links: Rovaniemi Research Station, Results seminar held at Saariselkä (in Finnish) Projects: 3400 16.02.2005 Voluntary agreements – a promising supplemental policy measure in forest conservation Links: METSO Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland Projects: 3407, 3416, 3276 Programme: tuk Publication: Research reports of the Finnish Forest Research Institute: No. 933 09.02.2005 Dissertation: Herbivory among competing seedlings: effects on silver birch populations Links: Punkaharju Research Station Projects: 3372 Publication: Herbivory among competing seedlings effects on silver birch populations 31.01.2005 Dissertation on rationalization of the production-distribution system in the Finnish nursery industry Links: Homepage of Juho Rantala, Suonenjoki Research Station Projects: 3335 Publication: Finnish Forest Research Institute. Research Papers. 936 02.12.2004 Boron deficiency causes growth disturbance in spruce forests on slash-burnt areas Links: Saarsalmi and Tamminen 2005. Silva Fennica 39(3). Projects: 3297 Publication: Finnish Forest Research Institute Research Papers 934 10.11.2004 Metla House - a building for forest research employs wood in innovative ways Links: Joensuu Research Centre, Photos of the building 27.10.2004 Professor Risto Seppälä an Honorary Professor at the Chinese Academy of Forestry Links: Homepage of Risto Seppälä 01.09.2004 Appointments at Metla Links: Parkano Research Station, Homepage of Jussi Uusivuori 16.06.2004 Yli sata luonnon virkistyskäytön asiantuntijaa kansainvälisessä kokouksessa Rovaniemellä - Experts on Recreational Use of Nature Meet in an International Conference in Northern Finland Links: Konferenssin kotisivut - Homepages of the Conference 24.03.2004 Dr Hannu Raitio nominated Director General of the Finnish Forest Research Institute Links: Homepage of Hannu Raitio 18.09.2003 Metla participates in the Exhibition of the XII World Forestry Congress, Canada Links: XII World Forestry Congress, Canada 27.08.2003 Euroopan rajaseutujen kansallispuistojen edustajat kokoontuvat Kolille lokakuussa - Nature conservation areas in border districts: potential for co-operation across the borders Links: Kolin kansallispuisto - Koli National Park 24.07.2003 Matti Palo professoriksi Etelä-Koreaan - Dr Matti Palo Nominated as a Professor in Seoul Links: Matti Palon kotisivu 21.11.2002 Professor Matti Palo invited as an affiliate professor to Costa Rica 06.11.2002 Nytt på Metlas Internetsidor Links: Tiedote suomeksi: Uutta Metlan Internet-sivuilla, Media release in English: New features on Metlas homepages 09.10.2002 Latest knowledge on northern timberline forests published in book form 26.07.2002 Special Issue of Silva Fennica on Disturbance Dynamics in Boreal Forests Publication: Silva Fennica Vol 36(1) 05.07.2002 Comparison of protected forest areas in Europe to be improved 10.01.2002 Gerardo Mery, from Finland, nominated as the coordinator of IUFRO's global research project "World Forests, Society and Environment" Links: IURFO in the Internet, Gerardo Mery's homepage 06.03.2001 New Internet pages for Metla Links: Metla homepage

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