oikaistut
Oikaistut is a Finnish term used in silviculture and horticulture to describe young trees or other crops that have been straightened or corrected during planting or early growth. The word derives from oikaista, meaning to straighten or adjust, with the participial form -ut indicating a set of plants or a practice.
In practice, oikaistut plants are those that have been physically guided toward an upright position to promote
Oikaistut plays a role in reforestation, road and utility corridor planting, and other situations where straight
Benefits associated with oikaistut include improved trunk straightness, easier subsequent management, and potentially higher timber quality.