harvennuksen

Harvennuksen is a term that refers to a specific method of forest management. It is a silvicultural practice where selected trees are removed from a forest stand. The primary goal of harvennuksen is to improve the growth and health of the remaining trees. By reducing competition for resources such as sunlight, water, and nutrients, the favored trees can develop more vigorously.

This process can also be used to achieve other objectives. For instance, harvennuksen can be employed to remove diseased or damaged trees, thereby preventing the spread of pests and pathogens. It can also be used to influence the species composition of a forest, favoring certain types of trees over others. Furthermore, harvennuksen can help to increase the overall timber yield of a forest over time by promoting larger, higher-quality trees. The timing and intensity of harvennuksen are carefully planned based on the age, species, and condition of the forest, as well as the specific management goals. Different techniques exist for carrying out harvennuksen, including selective cutting and thinning from below or above.