ohutustoiming
Ohutustoiming is a Finnish forestry term describing thinning operations designed to reduce the density of trees in a stand. The practice aims to improve growth conditions for the remaining trees, enhance timber quality, and promote stand health and resilience. As a component of forest management, ohutustoiming is carried out according to forest plans and growth models; in English-language forestry literature it is commonly referred to as thinning or thinning operations.
The word stems from Finnish roots meaning thin or sparse and activity or operation, reflecting its function
Process and techniques typically involve assessing the stand, determining a target level of density or basal
Outcomes of well-planned ohutustoiming include increased growth rates and diameter enlargement for remaining trees, improved wood