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Forest station field trip

On our first Wood Program field trip we went to the forest to learn more about where industrial timber comes from.
Wood Program students in the forest of Hyytiala Station

Hyytiälä Forest Station is a research hub of Helsinki University. During our visit we learned more about the industrial and cultural role of forests in Finland, visiting both natural areas as well as managed stands. We witnessed the felling of a tree and got an understanding of the factors that play a role in sustainable forest management.

 

Two members are seeing timbers under drying
Walking in the forest
The building of Hyytiala station
Walking in the forest
The building of Hyytiala station
Inside of the Hyytiala station building
The building of Hyytiala station
Inside of the Hyytiala station building
Sunlit undergrowth
Inside of the Hyytiala station building
Sunlit undergrowth
lingonberry
Sunlit undergrowth
lingonberry
Our guide explains about clearing
lingonberry
Our guide explains about clearing
Our guide explains year rings
Our guide explains about clearing
Our guide explains year rings
Our guide measures the diameter of tree
Our guide explains year rings
Our guide measures the diameter of tree
Inside of a shed with sawmill
Our guide measures the diameter of tree
Inside of a shed with sawmill
Seeing a timber under drying around the shed
Inside of a shed with sawmill
Seeing a timber under drying around the shed
Two members are seeing timbers under drying
Seeing a timber under drying around the shed
Two members are seeing timbers under drying
Walking in the forest
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