Access to forest monitoring

Forest monitoring for research purposes enables a multifaceted examination of changes in the condition of forests and the environment. Monitoring sites can be established in research forests, state-owned forests, or on private land, and monitoring can be initiated quickly for case studies if necessary. Monitoring can utilize previously collected data or be based entirely on new observations.

The service includes measurements and sampling in forest stands, such as litter, needle, leaf, water, snow, and soil samples. In addition, monitoring can cover the assessment of the extent and causes of forest damage and the observation of environmental changes in the short and long term.

The service is intended for researchers and research groups. It includes site selection, monitoring planning, equipment preparation, professional staff support for test arrangements, implementation of agreed tests and observations, sample and data collection, data processing and storage, and delivery of measurement results. The conditions during the experiments can be reported. The monitoring data can be combined with existing data and scientific networks, which supports broader research.

Observation of experiments, collection and pre-processing of biological samples as agreed.

Researchers, research groups, research communities, research networks, research projects, research organizations, companies.

• Physical, remote or hybrid access.

• Activities in the area must comply with Luke's guidelines, taking into account all safety risks.
• Operating and research permits, if necessary, operating restrictions (what measures may be taken, e.g., in protected or special areas), accessibility of sites.
• The use of chemicals must be agreed separately.
• The research to be carried out must not cause long-term harm, and research processing must not impair the usability of the research infrastructure after the actual research period.
• Restricted access to the data management system.

• Describe the conditions required for your experiment as accurately as possible. 
• Area required for the experiment.
• Special equipment required.
• Indicate whether assistance is needed in locating the experimental site or whether a suitable environment is already known.
• Describe the procedures for the experiment, the collection of observations, and the necessary monitoring data.