Information from Different Sources
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Information gathered from many different sources provides the foundation for planning at Metsähallitus.
Information is updated regularly according to operations carried out in an area. Environmental data, for example, is supplemented continuously with field surveys.
Up-to-date information about natural resources is obtained from:
The geographical information used at Metsähallitus, which is:
- ortho-adjusted aerial photos
- map materials and databases of the National Land Survey of Finland
- material from the Finnish Environment Institute on vegetation zones, Natura areas, groundwater areas and conservation programme areas, among others
- the Geological Survey of Finland’s data on special areas
- the TAXON register’s national data on sightings, sighting sites and occurrence of threatened species
- The Finnish Forest Research Institute’s sample plot register
- other freely accessible geographical information data (e.g. The Finnish Ministry of Trade and Industry’s mining concessions and claims register)
Geographical information maintained by Metsähallitus, including:
- landscape patterns used for forestry or patterns of various nature types, and sites of special importance as regards nature, landscape, game or nature-based economies, and the related characteristics, drawn up on the basis of aerial photos, GPS, basic maps and real estate maps
- Metsähallitus’ own roads and shared roads, plus the bridges linking Metsähallitus’ roads
- Metsähallitus’ structures, routes and buildings
- the real estate, land parcels and leased land, including their use, that are under Metsähallitus’ administration
Current information about the requirements of the surrounding community and customers is obtained from/by:
- visitor surveys and counts
- feedback systems
- discussions with customers
- participatory planning
- specific surveys