Under the surface

The subsoil dictates which tree species grow where. Spin the wheels – can you match the subsoil, undergrowth and tree species with the correct forest type?

Planting the correct tree species in the right place is the best guarantee for growth. The subsoil and the water resources dictate which tree species grow where – and what is worth planting. Indeed, Finnish commercial forests usually consist of northern species that are typical for the area. A forest expert can determine the type of subsoil by simply studying the vegetation. The subsoil provides a basis for classifying forests into vegetation types. The most important forest types in the northern woods are dry heath forests, mesic (‘moist’) heath forests, and herb-rich heath forests.