istutushinta

Istutushinta is a Finnish term that translates roughly to “planting price.” It refers to the price charged for planting services, typically within forestry, landscaping, or reforestation projects. The charge can be structured per planting unit (per seedling or plant) or per area (per hectare or square meter), and may cover both planting work and related services such as site preparation or post-planting protection.

The components of istutushinta can vary but commonly include the cost of the planting stock (seedlings or saplings), labor for planting, and equipment use. Additional items may be itemized as separate line items, such as site preparation, weed control, staking or protection, transportation, and post-planting maintenance. In some contracts, the price also reflects handling, guarantees, and any required reporting or inspection.

Several factors influence istutushinta. Species and size of seedlings, root characteristics, and the chosen planting method (bare-root, containerized, or container planting) affect cost. Site conditions—such as terrain, soil, drainage, slope, and accessibility—also play a significant role. Regional labor rates, seasonality, and the length of the maintenance period after planting can further modify the price. In forestry and municipal projects, istutushinta is often determined through competitive tendering or negotiated contracts, with price per hectare or per planting unit being a common metric.

Quality considerations accompany pricing. Buyers may seek guarantees of survival or post-planting maintenance, and suppliers may provide warranties or penalties for undersized performance. Understanding what is included and how price reflects risk and expected outcomes is essential when comparing offers.