metsänhoitosuunnitelmien
Metsänhoitosuunnitelmat are formal documents that outline the objectives, strategies and actions for managing forest areas over a planning period, usually 5 to 10 years. They integrate ecological, economic, social and cultural considerations to ensure that forest resources are used sustainably while providing spaces for recreation and conservation. The main goal is to balance timber production, biodiversity protection, water quality, and recreational values, in line with national and EU policy objectives such as the Common Agricultural Policy and the Forest Act.
A typical plan contains sections on forest inventory, species composition, growth projections, harvesting schedules, restoration measures,
Implementing mothänhoitosuunnitelmat enhances forest resilience to climate change, supports biodiversity, and provides stable livelihoods for forest-dependent