Theses Defended in the Chair of Forest Management Planning and Wood Processing Technologies

Doctoral studies 

  1. Kristi Nigul, 2026. Assessment of ecosystem memory in hemiboreal forests: structural legacies and size distribution in Järvselja old-growth forest. Supervisors: Prof. Ahto Kangur, Prof. Lee E. Frelich.
  2. Pauls Zeltinš, 2025. Comparative growth modelling of genetically improved Norway spruce, Scots pine and silver birch forest stands.link opens in new page Supervisors: Prof. Ahto Kangur, Prof. Āris Jansons.
  3. Teele Paluots, 2025. Assessment of the structure and dynamics of Natura 2000 forest habitats in Estonia.link opens in new page Supervisors: Professor Henn Korjus, PhD; Professor emeritus Jerry F. Franklin, PhD.
  4. Hannes Tamme, 2023. Development of control and optimization methods for wood drying. Supervisors: Professor Emeritus Peeter Muiste, PhD; Research Scientist Valdek Tamme, PhD.
  5. Eneli Põldveer, 2022.  Quantitative assessment of stand structural traits and health condition in hemiboreal forest ecosystems.link opens in new page Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Henn Korjus; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Diana Laarmann.
  6. Tauri Arumäe, 2020. Estimating forest variables using airborne lidar measurements in hemi-boreal forests.link opens in new page Supervisor: Associate Professor Mait Lang, PhD.
  7. Sandra Metslaid, 2017. Assessment of climate effects on Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) growth in Estonia. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Prof. Andres Kiviste, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Ahto Kangur, PhD.
  8. Meelis Teder, 2017. The role of institutional innovation in the development of the Estonian forest sector. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Paavo Kaimre, DSc; Prof. Peeter Muiste, PhD. (pdflink opens in new page)
  9. Valdek Tamme, 2016. Development of resistance-type control methods for wood drying. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Professor Peeter Muiste, PhD.
  10. Kobra Maleki, 2016. Analysis of tree competition and structural indices with a focus on modelling Silver birch (Betula pendula Roth) stands. Supervisors: Prof. Henn Korjus, PhD; Prof. Andres Kiviste, PhD Prof. Dr. KKlaus von Gadow.
  11. Regino Kask, 2015. The influence of growth conditions on physico-mechanical properties of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) wood in Estonia. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Jaak Pikk, PhD.
  12. Priit Põllumäe, 2015. Assessment of private forest owners’ cooperation in Estonia.link opens in new page Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Henn Korjus, PhD
  13. Diana Laarmann, 2014. Monitoring and evaluation of forest ecosystem restoration.link opens in new page Supervisors: Henn Korjus, PhD; John A. Stanturf, PhD.
  14. Maris Hordo, 2011. Application of Dendroclimatological Methods for Forest Growth Modelling. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Prof. Andres Kiviste, PhD; Dr. Helena Henttonen, PhD; Dr. Samuli Helama, PhD.
  15. Allan Sims, 2009. Information system of dendrometric models and data a tool for modeling of forest growth. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Andres Kiviste, PhD.
  16. Ahto Kangur, 2009. Long-term forest dynamics: permanent plot data for modelling.link opens in new page Supervisors: Prof. Andres Kiviste, PhD; Prof. Kalev Jõgiste, PhD.
  17. Henn Korjus, 2009. Metsakorralduse teoreetilisi ja praktilisi aspekte Eestis. Juhendajad professor Andres Kiviste, emeriitprofessor Artur Nilson.
  18. Mait Lang, 2006. Lehestiku massi ning võra raadiuse mudelite sobivusest metsa heleduse mudeli sisendandmete koostamisel. Juhendajad vanemteadur Tiit Nilson, professor Andres Kiviste.
  19. Paavo Kaimre, 2002. Metsanduse ökonoomika (monograafia). Juhendaja emeriitprofessor Artur Nilson.

     

 

 

Planning and analysis in multifunctional forestry

 

  1. Samuel Okiemute Akporedafe
  2. Ayobami Olalekan Adebowale, magistrikraad, 2024 (juh) Henn Korjus. Ondo osariigi (Nigeeria) säästva metsanduse programmi analüüs perioodil 2019-2023 (Critical assessment of the sustainable forestry initiative of Ondo state, Nigeria between 2019 and 2023), Eesti Maaülikool.
  3. Shola Adekeye Shogo, magistrikraad, 2024 (juh) Henn Korjus.  Nigeeria, Ghana ja Libeeria metsavarude dünaamika, probleemide ja kaitsmise võrdlev uuring (A comparative study of the dynamics, challenges and conservation patterns of forest resources in Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia), Eesti Maaülikool.

Master`s studies

Forest Industry

 

1. Biene, Margus. Analysis of forest renewal expertise based on 2017-2023 data and possible impact on the forest industry in the futuure. Supervisor: Sims, Allan.

2. Tamm, Aleksander. Pine wood and spruce wood surface properites change during thermal treatmentlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Kask, Regino.

3. Rannula, Einar. Analysis of the Swedish pulpwood market and its impact on the Estonian pulpwood market. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Teder, Meelis.

4. Andrejev, Georg Sten. Validation of control measurements of coniferous logs in Stora Enso Eesti Imavere Sawmill. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Lang, Mait.

5. Saal, Jaanis. Impact of veneer layouts on the strength properties of plywood.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kask, Regino.

6. Marran, Kristina. Warranty and maintenance interval for wooden surfaces covered with transparent finishing paints in the outdoor environment. Supervisors: Kask, Regino; Reppo, Marran.

7. Heeringson, Laura. Effects of thermal treatment on the Norway spruce and the Scots pine for swelling, equilibrium moisture content, density, and color.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kask, Regino.

8. Ruusand, Rauno. Marteloscope – Thinning selection analysis.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kangur, Ahto.

9. Nahksepp, Risto. Identification of thermal modification intensity of grey (Alnus incana) and black alder (Alnus glutinosa) based on elemental composition. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Pärn, Linnar.

10. Lutsar, Taavi. Polypropylene as an alternative to phenol formaldehyde in bonding plywood.link opens in new page Supoervisor: Kask, Regino.

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Bachelor's Theses

Forestry

 

  1. Sõukand, Ivo. Bakalaureusetöö Loodusvarade ja kaitsmise õppekaval. Abundance of structural elements of biodiversity in dry forest. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Laarmann, Diana; Põldveer, Eneli.
  2. Kakk, Cardo Erasmus. John Deere G-series harvesters in Estonia and their quality.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
  3. Karja, Lisanna. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Rotstop® preparation in controlling root rot in Oxalis forest site types 5 years after stump treatment. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Drenkhan-Maaten, Tiia; Agan, Ahto.
  4. Keskküla, Joosep. Withdrawal strength of wood screws in thermally modified Norway spruce and black alder. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kask, Regino.
  5. Kiigemägi, Silvia. The effect of a wool-glue coating on the feeding behavior of the pine weevil (Hylobius spp.). link opens in new pageSupervisor: Sibul, Ivar.
  6. Koppa, Livia. Cultivation of edible mushrooms Pleurotus pulmonarius and Flammulina spp. on stumps in thinned stands.link opens in new page Supervisors: Vester, Marili; Adamson, Kalev.
  7. Lehemets, Hannes. Effect of biostimulant ArGrow on growth characteristics of birch, pine and spruce plants.link opens in new page Supervisor: Lutter, Reimo.
  8. Pai, Meril. Effectivity to control ROTSTOP® and urea in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) stand.link opens in new page Supervisors: Drenkhan, Tiia; Drenkhan, Rein.
  9. Meitsar, Danyel. Assessment of agricultural land aforrestation from wintertime Landsat satallite images in a tesst area in Põlva county. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Peterson, Urmas.
  10. Palk, Randolf. Occurrence of root rot in spruce stands damaged by the spruce bark beetle. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Orumaa, Argo; Drenkhan-Maaten, Tiia.
  11. Pragi, Rudolf. Põllumaa metsastumise hindamine satelliidi Landsat talvistelt piltidelt testalal Kagu-Eestis. Juhendaja: Peterson, Urmas.
  12. Ritsoson, Karl Kevin. An overview of the production of planting stock in RMK Kullenga forest nursery.link opens in new page Supervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
  13. Runtal, Meery. Cultivation of edible mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus and Hypholoma capnoides on stumps resulting from thinning operations.link opens in new page Supervisors: Vester, Marili; Adamson, Kalev.
  14. Tamm, Liis. Forest stand dynamics of Järvselja primeval forest based on permanent sample plot datalink opens in new page. Supervisors: Laarmann, Diana; Põldveer, Eneli.
  15. Varrik, Liilia. Comparison of radial growth of aspen, birch and spruce in mixed and pure stands and analysis of the effect of climate. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Hordo, Maris.
  16. Weinrauch, Sandor. Growth rate of regeneration in pine stands with many retention trees.link opens in new page Supervisors: Tullus, Hardi; Lutter, Reimo;Tullus, Arvo.

1. Tammel, Ago-Heinrich. Deadwood dynamics in forest naturalness restoration plots.link opens in new page Supervisors: Põldveer, Eneli; Laarmann, Diana.

2. Arukaevu, Aksel. Survival and growth of black alder stands in marginal grasslands afforesttation.link opens in new page Supervisor: Lutter, Reimo

3. Babina, Diana. The impact of precommercial thinning on understorey vegetation in productive birch stands.link opens in new page Supervisors: Buht, Mikko; Aosaar, Jürgen.

4. Gaver, Elsa. Volume productivity in spruce-birch mixed forest and monocultures.link opens in new page Supervisors: Lutter, Reimo; Täll, Kristjan.

5. Menning, Herman. Natural regeneration abundance and species composition before and after pre-commercial thinning in Myrtillus site type.link opens in new page Supervisor: Jäärats, Andres.

6. Merits, Imre. Analysis of sub-compartment size at forest inventories and the impacts on forest management. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Korjus, Henn.

7. Olesk, Indrek. Growth development of silver birch plantations. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Lutter, Reimo; Tullus, Arvo.

8. Mälgand, Kaspar. Growth and health status of coniferous trees in the MycoPhylo experiment. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Drenkhan, Rein; Tedersoo, Leho.

9. Bomm, Kristiina. Biodiversity comparison of oak (Quercus robur) and aspen (Populus tremula) stands in Järvselja.link opens in new page Supervisor: Tullus, Tea.

10. Mõts, Lauri. The change of intra-tree competition in thinned Scots pine stands.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.

11. Lepikov, Madis. Mapping afforestation of abandoned agricultural land with satellite Landsat winter images. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Peterson, Urmas.

12. Kirikal, Mariina. Effects of wood ash on silver birch and common alder seedling growth on tootsi cut-away peatland.link opens in new page Supervisor: Ots, Katri.

13. Hani, Marten. Radial growth response on inter- tree competition in even-aged Scots pine stand. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Korjus, Henn.

14. Marga, Martin. Effects of spruce root rot to bark beetle damages in the Norway spruce stands.link opens in new page Supervisors: Drenkhan, Rein; Drenkhan-Maaten, Tiia.

15. Lankei, Oliver. The effect of pre-commercial thinning on the development of fertile birch (Betula sp.) stands.link opens in new page Supervisors: Aosaar, Jürgen; Buht, Mikko.

16. Patsik, Oskar. Assessment of profitability of short rotations in Scots pine stands.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn. 

17. Šprenk, Rihard. Mapping afforestation of formerly agriculturally used land with Sentinel-2 winter images. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Peterson, Urmas.

18. Susi, Risto. The productivity of Usewood forest machines in thinnings.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.

19. Põldäär, Robert. Growth and health status of deciduous trees growing in the MycoPhylo experiment. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Drenkhan, Rein; Tedersoo, Leho.

20. Püve, Tauno. The productivity of combi-machine Malwa 560.4Clink opens in new page, Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.

21. Oja, Tuuli. Use of Phlebiopsis gigantea (Fr.) Jülich and urea in Picea abies (L.) Karst.link opens in new page Stands. Supervisors: Drenkhan-Maaten, Tiia; Agan, Ahto.

  1. Antonov, Sven. Growth of forest regeneration at Järvselja shelterwood experiment. Supervisors: Lutter, Reimo; Tullus, Hardi.
  2. Elken, Eneli.  Effect of wood ash as a nutrient rich production waste on the growth of silver birch in a cut-away peatlandlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Ots, Katri.
  3. Freiberg, Kevin. Assessment of diameter at breast height of moose damaged Norway spruce treeslink opens in new page. Supervisors: Korjus, Henn.
  4. Hiiemäe, Kai-Markkus. Distribution of needle and shoot diseases of genus Pinus in Estonia.link opens in new page Supervisors: Vester,Marii; Drenkhan,Rein.
  5. Järva, Jaan-Markus. Intra-annual groundwater level dynamics in drained Pine stands. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Potapov, Aleksei; Hordo¸Maris.
  6. Kaja, Kaarel. The impact of regular shelterwood felling on understorey vegetation in pine forests. Supervisor: Tullus, Tea.
  7. Kiisk, Risto. Establishment of a research area for the spread of hidden root and stem rot.link opens in new page Supervisors: Laarmann, Diana; Tarmu, Toomas.
  8. Koch, Uwe. Effect of wood ash on the growth of norway spruce in a Ulila cut-away peatland.link opens in new page Supervisor: Ots, Katri.
  9. Laigu, Liis. RMK Forest Plant Production in 2012-2021.link opens in new page Supervisors: Vares, Aivo.
  10. Lille, Randel-Rainer. The assessment of forest ecosystems’ naturalness via remote sensing. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Laarmann, Diana; Arumäe, Tauri; Sims, Allan.
  11. Lõhmus, Gert. The effect of drought on the radial growth of a European aspen.link opens in new page Supervisors: Metslaid, Sandra; Hordo; Maris.
  12. Marandi, Sören. Economic assessment of different regeneration fellings on the Järvselja shelterwood experimental area. Supervisor: Kaimre, Paavo.
  13. Mei, Keir. Growth and development of the stands in afforested former Aidu oil shale quarry. Supervisors: Laarmann, Diana; Põldveer, Eneli.
  14. Mumma, Marten.  Assessing the climate effects on the spread of ips typographus: dendrochronological analysis. Supervisors: Vodde, Floortje; Metslaid, Sandra.
  15. Peri, Laura. Assessment of the suitability of Estonian strains of Phlebiopsis gigantea for biocontrol of Heterobasidion spp.link opens in new page Supervisors: Drenkhan,Tiia; Drenkhan, Rein.
  16. Reimann, Laura. Detecting single tree age with dendrochronological methods on permanent sample plot data. Supervisors: Hordo, Maris; Kiviste, Andres.
  17. Rokk, Hendrik. Health condition monitoring of elms in Estonia.link opens in new page Supervisors: Jürisoo, Liina; Drenkhan, Rein.
  18. Sok, Karl-Gustav. High school students knowledge of and attitude to forestry. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kaimre, Paavo.

1. Heeringson, Laura. Birch and alder red heartwood color change during heat treatment.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kask, Regino.

2. Hunt, Egely. Possibilities of growing spruce planting material in RMK Tartu nursery.link opens in new page Supervisor: Jäärats, Andres.

3. Kaev, Taavi. Evaluation of stand limiting density models on forest permanent plot data.link opens in new page Supervisors: Kiviste, Andres; Padari, Allar; Tarmu, Toomas.

4. Kivisaar, Anu. Decomposition of litter and invertebrate decomposers in nemoral forests of different ages. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Ivask, Mari; Palo, Anneli.

5. Kurvits, Kaira. Growth response of Scots pine to ditch network maintenance. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Hordo, Maris; Potapov, Aleksei.

6. Nael, Jan. Spread dynamics of Inonotus obliquus basidiospores.link opens in new page Supervisor: Adamson, Kalev.

7. Pelska, Frederik. Analysis of factors affecting logging costs on example of Rezer Metsandus.link opens in new page Supervisors: Kurvits, Vahur; Kaimre, Paavo.

8. Ruusand, Rauno. Description and analysis of thinning felling selection on the example of a marteloscope. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kangur, Ahto.

9. Tamm, Aleksander. Improving birch red heartwood veneer using pre-pressing.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kask, Regino.

10. Tarkonen, Andres. Improving birch red heartwood veneer using pre-pressing.link opens in new page Supervisor:Korjus, Henn.

11. Toomik, Teodor Manivald. European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) health status 20 years after ash dieback agent (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) first discovery in Estonia.link opens in new page Supervisors: Agan, Ahto; Drenkhan, Rein.

12. Veeroja, Mirjam. Presence of root rot in Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) clear-cut areas and survival of plants. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Fjodorov, Merit; Drenkhan, Tiia.

1. Eenlo, Helene.  Brown Spot Needle Blight Caused by Lecanosticta acicola Fruiting Bodies and Conidial Abundance in Estonia.link opens in new page Supervisors: Adamson, Kalev; Laas, Marili.

2. Must, Hendrik. Assessments of forestry enterprises and forest cooperatives on forest certification in Estonia. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Korjus, Henn. 

3. Tammsalu, Jaan. Comparison of harvester output with forest survey data.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.

4. Aruoja, Joel.  Evaluating the radial growth of single trees with two different methods.link opens in new page Supervisors: Laarmann, Diana; Hordo, Maris 

5. Suitso, Joosep. The results of inventory of lying deadwood in Estonian network of forest research plots. Supervisor: Laarmann, Diana.

6. Jõgi, Kaarel . The impact of the thinning of the radial growth of the trees in spruce stand. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Korjus, Henn.

7. Rink, Kristjan Kaarel. The Impact of Ponsse Harvesters On Forest Soil.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.

8. Kaljumäe, Egle.  A study by the European Forest Institute on non- wood forest products in Estonia.link opens in new page Supervisors: Korjus, Henn; Põldveer, Eneli.

9. Ude, Kert. Forest machine retailers in Estonia and their market. Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur. 

10. Kontaveit, Kristen. Damage and abundance of the European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) in Europe in the context of climate change.link opens in new page Supervisor: Sibul, Ivar.

11. Põlluäär, Lauri. Identifying clear-cut areas based on Sentinel-2 satellite images. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Peterson, Urmas.

12. Tammiste, Mari-Ann. Stand growth and yield models and top height growth modelling on Estonian Network of Forest Research Plots datalink opens in new page. Supervisors: Kiviste, Andres; Padari, Allar; Laarmann, Diana.

13. Nurme, Mari. The impacts of regular shelterwood and gap felling on understorey vegetation and natural regeneration in the experimental areas of JS-276-8 and CO036-5.link opens in new page Supervisor: Tullus, Tea.

14. Pungar, Peeter. Analysis of the impact of game reflectors. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Randveer, Tiit.

15. Press, Raimond. Radial growth comparison of larch trees in Järvselja and climate analysis. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Hordo, 

16. Koemets, Sander. Amount of dead wood in herb-rich spruce forests.link opens in new page Supervisors: Laarmann, Diana¸ Paluots, Teele.

17.Tuul, Timmo. Whether to prefer grey alder to Norway spruce? link opens in new pageSupervisors: Sirgmets, Risto; Kaimre, Paavo.

1. Aivo Akkus, Composition of young stands and abundance of trees in stands of different species after pre-commercial thinning.link opens in new page Supervisor: Jäärats, Andres.

2. Georg Sten Andrejev, Application of airborne laser scanning data for mapping tall trees in Järvseljalink opens in new page. Supervisors: Arumäe, Tauri; Lang, Mait.

3. Kauri Heidrits, Impact of restrictions related to Siberian flying squirrel on forest owners in IdaViru county.link opens in new page Supervisor: Randveer, Tiit.

4. Taavi Heliste, Success of Scots pine plantations depending on regeneration methods in Võru county forest district of the state forest management centrelink opens in new page.link opens in new page Supervisor: Jäärats, Andres.

5. Henri Hiiend, Puistu vanuse määramise meetodite analüüs.link opens in new page Supervisors: Põldveer, Eneli; Korjus, Henn.

6. Artur Jänes, Järvselja forest compartments assessment in different economic regime forestslink opens in new page. Supervisor: Paluots, Teele.

7. Birgit Kiipus, Perspective game census techniques. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Randveer, Tiit.

8. Karl Konsap, Smart device applications for measuring forest.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kangur, Ahto.

9. Janet Kuusk, Awareness of private forest owners on their forest managementlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.

10. Karel Künnapuu, Social acceptance of biorefineries. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Põllumäe, Priit.

11. Oliver Liibert, The analysis of a sawmill production process on the example of Jaxel Ltdlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Mitt, Risto.

12. Uku Meriloo, Remote sensing applications for forest inventory in Estonia.link opens in new page Supervisor: Lang, Mait.

13. Enrico Orobko, Study of stem cracks in Norway spruce in Alatskivi provenance trail. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Metslaid, Sandra; Laarmann, Diana.

14. Marek Paeküla, AS Rait Tartu Puiduterminali koormuse analüüs.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendaja: Korjus, Henn.

15. Merili Pai, Biopreparaat ROTSTOP® ja karbamiidi efektiivsuse hinnang juurepessu tõrjel hariliku kuuse (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) puistus. link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pageJuhendajad: Drenkhan, Tiia; Drenkhan, Rein.

16. Kaisa Paulson, Impact of drought on the growth of norway spruce (picea abies karst.)link opens in new page. Supervisors: Hordo, Maris; Metslaid, Sandra.

17. Joel Pihlak, Mechanical durability of wood pellets at the example of OÜ Puidukoda. Supervisor: Pärn, Linnar.

18. Laura Pihlak, Biomass and production of dwarf shrubs in Scots pine stands growing in Myrtillus site typ. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Aosaar, Jürgen.

19. Rene Puhke,The distribution of the above- and below-ground biomass of scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) and norway spruce (Picea abies) in oxalis-myrtillus forest site type.link opens in new page Supervisor: Becker, Hardo.

20. Taavi Punnisk, Timber trucks and their usage in Estonia. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.

21. Indrek Raag, link opens in new pageImpact of woodland key habitats on forest use in private forests.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.

22. Siim Reimand, Assessment of stand structural indices on forest permanent sample plots. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Korjus, Henn; Põldveer, Eneli.

23. Marko Remmelgas,Work time analysis of harvester Ponsse Scorpion King in regeneration felling. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kurvits, Vahur. 

24. Mihkel Tarve, Growth analysis of Silver Birch on the Example of Forest Plantations at the Järvselja Training and Experimental Forestry District.link opens in new page Supervisors: Jäärats, Andres; Lutter, Reimo.

25. Artur Tenurist, Thinning in Scots pine stands.link opens in new pagelink opens in new page Supervisors: Tullus, Hardi; Lutter, Reimo.

26. Reio Toom, Forest machines and -technology manufacturing companies in Estonia and their production. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.

27. Tair Tooming, European Pine marten (Martes Martes) and Beech marten (Martes Foina) during the time of regained independence.link opens in new page Supervisor: Randveer, Tiit

28. Mari Tuvikene,Application of post-processing methods with medium resolution Landsat Operational Land Imager satellite winter images for mapping clear-cut areas.link opens in new page link opens in new pageSupervisor: Peterson, Urmas.

29. Rasmus Varrik, Forest regeneration success depending on cultivation method in Võrumaa Forest District of the State Forest Management Centrelink opens in new page. Supervisor: Metslaid, Marek.

30. Karel Väli, Software development for veneer production management in Kohila Vineer OÜlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Teder, Meelis.

31. Siim Štšjogolev, The effect of thinning on the structural characteristics of the spruce stands.link opens in new page Supervisor: Rosenvald, Raul.

 

 

 

1. Gen Alev, Wind damage in productive spruce forestlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Rosenvald, Raul.
2. Joonas Horn, Work time analysis of harvester Ponsse ScorpionKing in clearfellinglink opens in new page. Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
3. Juho Ikkonen, Analysis of root rot damages in young Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) stands. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Drenkhan, Tiia; Drenkhan, Rein.
4. Jaanus Jõemaa, KCost-benefit analysis of managing Norway spruce stands using MOTTI simulation programlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Sirgmets, Risto.
5. Martin Kammer, Kuusekultuuride olukorrast RMK Kagu regioAbout the situation of spruce plantations in the South-East region of the State Forest Management Centreonis. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
6. Elmar Kapp, link opens in new pageCost-benefit analysis of investment on the example of wood pellets production.link opens in new page Supervisor: Sirgmets, Risto.
7. Kaarel Kuljus, Usage of forestry software in three forestry companies. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Kangur, Ahto; Teppo, Peep.
8. Rait Lehis, Impacts to the inventory data of tree species composition of forest stands corresponding to the amendments to the Forest Act in 2014.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.
9. Kevin Lippe, Analysis of the forest inventory data of different forest enterprises in Oxalis site type. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Korjus, Henn.
10. Carmen Lääne, link opens in new pageThe effect of glue layer on the large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) feeding behaviour. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Sibul, Ivar.
11. Uku Lõbu, Occurrence of spiral-grain in pine logs used in log house building.link opens in new page Supervisor: Uus, Andres.
12. Martti Maasik, link opens in new pageResuslts of growing forest planting stock of the state forest management centre`s nursery at Rulli.link opens in new page Supervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
13. Markkus Metsmees, Measuring social capital based on Vooremaa Forestowners associationlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Põllumäe, Priit.
14. Magnus Musto, Survival of Scots pine (Pinus Sylvestris L.) sowing plantations in dry boreal forests in Võru county forest district. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
15. Merilin Mühlberg, Biodiversity protection and management: a forest owners view. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Põllumäe, Priit.
16. Robert Org, Satisfaction of forestry association members with private forest support system and its services.link opens in new page Supervisor: Põllumäe, Priit.
17. Kristjan Põldmaa, Drive Counts as a Method of Counting Roe Deer and its Competence by the Example of 2017 Counts. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Randveer, Tiit.
18. Sander Rannakivi, Root rot damages in 21-40 year old Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) stands.link opens in new page Supervisors: Drenkhan, Tiia; Drenkhan, Rein. 
19. Ilmar Raud, Analyzing the growth of norway spruce planting stock based on the example of OÜ Metsapärdi Agro. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
20. Mirko Raup, An analysis of historical land use on old research plots in Järvselja forests.link opens in new page Supervisors:  Kangur, Ahto; Laarmann, Diana.
21. Feliks Sirkas, Forest owners association non-members relationships with national support system.link opens in new page Supervisor: Põllumäe, Priit.
22. Marek Tamm, Forest owners association representatives views on the private forestry support systemlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Põllumäe, Priit.
23. Kevin Tsopp, Radial growth of middle-aged Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) stands infected with root rot. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Drenkhan, Rein; Metslaid, Sandra.
24. Kristjan Täll,  Competition between trees in hybrid aspen and silver birch plantations on former arable lands. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Tullus, Hardi; Tullus, Arvo; Lutter, Reimo. cum laude

1. Tauri Alp, Thinnings in spruce standslink opens in new page. Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.
2. Mikko Buht, Carbon storages in the aboveground biomass of scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) stands of different ages growing in myrtillus site type.link opens in new page Supervisor: Becker, Hardo.
3. Timo Ehrpais, Assessment of post-thinning spruce stand health conditions on forest permanent sample plots. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Allikamäe, Eneli; Laarmann, Diana.
4. Merit Fjodorov, Occurrence and comparative analysis of root rot in thinned spruce stands.link opens in new page Supervisors: Drenkhan, Tiia; Rähn, Elisabeth.
5. Ragnar Kaivapalu, link opens in new pageThe comparison of clearcut machinery based on the example of The State Forest Management Centre. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
6. Sven Konksi, Activity assessment of Estonian private forest owners by questionnaire data.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.
7. Mario Küngas, Survival and height growth of coniferous planting stock in RMK Tartu nursery. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
8. Rasmus Laanesoo, An analysis of generalized height curves of young naturally regenerated forests: case study in Järvselja.link opens in new page Supervisors: Kangur, Ahto; Kängsepp, Vivika.
9. Karolina Luik, Static and dynamic flex modulus comparison. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kask, Regino.
10. Pavel Makarenko, Norway spruce (Picea abies Karst) knots analysis.link opens in new page Supervisors: Kask, Regino; Padari, Allar.
11. Märt Mäger, Productivity comparison of harvester and excavator harvester example of Iftar Ltd and Lesnik OOO. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
12. Kätlin Piiskop, Health assessment of Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) on regenerated clear-cuttings.link opens in new page Supervisors: Drenkhan, Tiia; Drenkhan, Rein; Rähn, Elisabeth.
13. Gert Press,Comparison of clear-cut mapping on Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 satellite images.link opens in new page Supervisor: Peterson, Urmas.
14. Eero Raja, Impacts of the amendments of the Forest Act on forest management.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn. 
15. Mihkel Rünkaru, Analysis of forest management restrictions in Otepää nature park. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Korjus, Henn
16. Marten Sark, Tangential shrinkage of scots pine. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Padari, Allar.
17. Mihkel Seedre, The quantity and energetic value of felled wood on the example of subsequent cleaning.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
18. Siim Silk, Problems among private forestry in Läänemaa. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Korjus, Henn.
19. Viljar Veeväli, Colonising and damaging fungi on spruce and pine wood. Supervisors: Drenkhan, Rein; Adamson, Kalev.
20. Vairo Visnapuu, Change of wood basic density in axial and radial directions within Norway spruce (Picea abies). link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kask, Regino.
21. Andrei Zaborski, Land Value Assessment Model for Unstocked and Early Development Forest Stages.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.
22. Peeter Õkva, Thinning experiment for linden in Järvselja Training and Experimental Forestry Centre.link opens in new page Supervisors: Kangur, Ahto; Korjus, Henn.

1. Marko Aarna, Debarking of logs with a pressure washerlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Muiste, Peeter.
2. Aiko Adamson, Fuel consumption analysis of John Deere harvesters under clear cuttings on the example of Emeksen OÜ.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
3. Madis Anton, Comparison of smartphone applications for forestry.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kangur, Ahto.
4. Alo Heinsaar, Analysis of impacts of forest act change in 2014.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.
5. Taavi Hernits, link opens in new pageWork time analysis of forwarder Valmet 840S-2 in regeneration felling.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur. 
6. Sander Kaasik, High pruning of birch stands and comparison of tools between birch and spruce pruning. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
7. Kristjan Kask, Harvester John Deere 1270E worktime analysis in final fellinglink opens in new page. Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
8. Katariina Keerd, Identification of forest disturbances in the stands of Piusa caves nature reserve.link opens in new page Supervisors: Kangur, Ahto; Hordo, Maris.
9. Hannes Kestav, Harvester John Deere 1270E worktime analysis in final felling.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kangur, Ahto.
10. Aigo Kiiker, Resource and time analysis of forest undergrowth removal on the example of Finnish forestslink opens in new page. Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
11. Kristjan Kipper, Management of municipal forests in Viljandi County. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Põllumäe, Priit.
12. Tauno Kusma, An analysis of larch stands annual height growth in permanent plots in Järvselja Training- and Experimental forest districtlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Kangur, Ahto.
13. Hevelin Kõivik, Efficiency of various wood protection products to avoid blue stain on pine wood.link opens in new page Supervisors: Kask, Regino; Drenkhan, Rein.
14. Risto Kööts, Work time analysis of harvester Valmet 911.3 in regeneration felling.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
15. Janely Lillo, Forests in Estonia and forestry in Natural education: overview of the programmes and comparative analysislink opens in new page. Supervisor: Kangur, Ahto. 
16. Eerik Luha, Dangerous pathogens in imported timber and plants.link opens in new page Supervisor: Drenkhan, Rein; Adamson, Kalev.
17. Kaspar Luik, Analysis of non-compliances of the FSC forest management certification in the State Forest Management Centre, Estonia.link opens in new page Supervisor: Korjus, Henn.
18. Cheron Lukk, Analysis of composition of branches in non-pruned and pruned pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stems. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Padari, Allar; Kask, Regino.
19. Neeme Lõhmus, Forest regeneration and reforestation volumes depending on clear-cut area in Alatskivi forest region in 2010-2014. link opens in new pageSupervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
20. Taavi Münter, Analysis of planting stock production and stocktaking in RMK Kullenga nursery in 2015 link opens in new pageSupervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
21. Alari Naarits, Height curve analyze of scots pine (pinus sylvestris l.) and pruning influence to height increment in Järvselja Training and Experimental Forest District.link opens in new page Supervisors: Kask, Regino; Padari, Allar.
22. Ants Nokkur, Biometrical analysis of different cultivating material types of Norwegian spruce.link opens in new page Supervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
23. Andreas Oja, Suggestions for increasing productivity for combined sawing line in Vara Sawmillink opens in new page. Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
24. Lembit Pent, Land-use changes on the Estonian network of forest research plots.link opens in new page Supervisor: Laarmann, Diana.
25. Pihel Prants, Pruned stands in Järvselja Training and Experimental Center.link opens in new page Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
26. Peeter Puusepp, Damage of Wild Animals In Fish-breeding Enterprises.link opens in new page Supervisor: Randveer, Tiit.
27. Jaan Puust, The spatial location and an analysis of the single tree variables in the “Metsaülema park” in Järvseljalink opens in new page. Supervisor: Kangur, Ahto.
28. Marta-Maria Reedi, Distribution of invasive fungal pathogens on pineslink opens in new page. link opens in new pageSupervisors: Drenkhan, Rein; Adamson, Kalev.
29. Karel Sarapuu, Tangential shrinkage of Norway spruce.link opens in new page Supervisors: Padari, Allar; Kask, Regino.
30. Kristjan Sepp, Analysis of small-scale forest ownership and owners in Estonialink opens in new page. Supervisor: Põllumäe, Priit.
31. Taavi Siirus, The State and Management of Municipal Forest in Estonia - Example of City Tallinn.link opens in new page Supervisor: Põllumäe, Priit
32. Janar Tamm, Advisory support scheme for Estonian private forest owners.link opens in new page Supervisor: Põllumäe, Priit.
33. Toomas Tarmu, Negative effects of forest thinning and the mitigation option.link opens in new page Supervisor: Rosenvald, Raul.
34. Kevin Tomson, Round log assortment’s average incision lengths and factors affecting itlink opens in new page. Supervisor: Kurvits, Vahur.
35. Marek Uri, Carbon storages in a pine stands of different ages.link opens in new page Supervisor: Varik, Mats.
36. Priit Vellak, link opens in new pageThe Economic Analysis of Forest Management on the Example of Forest Propertylink opens in new page. Supervisor: Sirgmets, Risto
37. Tanel Veske, Production analysis of forest planting stock in RMK Tartu nursery.link opens in new page Supervisor: Jäärats, Andres.
38. Aavo Ärm, Growth analysis of natural and planted birch reforestation areas on filipendula and aegopodium site types in state forest of Pärnumaalink opens in new page. Supervisor: Jäärats, Andres.

  1. Ain Eller, Kasetüvede järkamistulemi võrdlus erinevate optimeerimisviiside korral.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendajad: Kangur, Ahto; Eller, Tõnu.
  2. Ainar Raju,Taga-Tikuta metsamajandamiskava ja Võrumaa metsade inventeerimise andmete analüüs 2014 aasta näitel.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendaja: Kangur, Ahto.
  3. Alvar Käen, Kase südamikuspoonist valmistatud vineeri tugevusomaduste ülevaade. link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pageJuhendaj: Kas, Regino.
  4. Andres Kokk, Passiivsed erametsaomanikud ja nende motiveerimise võimalused.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendaja: Korjus, Henn.
  5. Erdi Paris, Muldade ja taimestiku analüüs naadi kasvukohatüübislink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendajad: Korjus, Henn; Laarmann, Diana.
  6. Hanno Tõnne, Puistu koosseisu ja lamapuidu mahu hindamine Lõuna-Eesti rohunditerikastes kuusikuteslink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendajad: Paluots, Teele; Sims, Allan.
  7. Hendrik Sei, Hariliku männi (Pinus sylvestris L.) geograafilise katsekultuuri kasv ning seisund peale planeerimata hooldusraiet. link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pageJuhendaja: Drenkhan, Rein.
  8. Jelena Ingver, Puutuha mõju arukase (Betula pendula Roth.) kasvule Pindi ammendatud freesturbaväljal.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendajad: Ots, Katri; Tilk, Mari.
  9. Joonas Kollo, Noore haaviku harvendamine ja kasvukäik.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendajad: Tullus, Hardi, Lutter, Reimo.
  10. Jürgn Ots, Kuivenduse mõju puistute kasvule – kirjanduse ülevaade ajakirja metsanduslikud uurimused põhjallink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendajad: Aosaar, Jürgen; Varik,Mats.
  11. Kirsika Kapp, Jalakasurma (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi) kahjustustest Eestis – Tallinna ja Tihemetsa näitellink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendajad: Jürisoo, Liina; Adamson, Kalev; Drenkhan, Rein.
  12. Klaus Vinkman, Metsaseaduse 2014. aasta muudatuste mõju uuendusraietelelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendaja: Korjus, Henn.
  13. Lennart Pruuli, Järvselja ürgmetsa kvartali puistu püsiproovitükkide kirjelduslink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendaja: Laarmann, Diana.
  14. Magnus Mändoja, Puidu kuivatuse simulatsiooniprogrammi ,,TORKSIM´´ sobitamine reaalse tööstusliku kuivatuskõveraga, eesmärgiga tõsta pinge arvutuste ja elektriliste niiskusandurite usaldusväärsustlink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendaja: Tamme, Valdek.
  15. Marek Raud, Hirvlaste suvine toitumine lehtpuudest ning nende asustustihedus Lääne-Saaremaallink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendaja: Ligi, Karli.
  16. Maris Kraus, Puud avatud maastikus, nende omadused ja väärtus elustikulelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendaja: Rosenvald, Raul.
  17. Markus Eensoo; Sander Lipand, Raidmete potentsiaal männiku, kuusiku, kaasiku ja sanglepiku uuendusraietel Järvselja Õppe- ja Katsemetskonna näitellink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendaja: Kurvits, Vahur.
  18. Martin Koho, Investeeringu tasuvusanalüüs kavandatava halupuude tootmise näitel.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendaja: Sirgmest, Risto.
  19. Martin Lõks, Hariliku männi (Pinus sylvestris) ja hariliku kuuse (Picea abies) küpsete puistute võrastiku biomassi hindaminelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendajad: Padari, Allar; Mitt, Risto.
  20. Priit Ploom, Kasvavate harilike mändide (Pinus sylvestris L.) laasimise mõju saematerjali kvaliteedilelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendaja: Padari, Allar.
  21. Reigo Roos, Hariliku kuuse istikute kasvuparameetrite analüüs sõltuvalt seemiku tüübist RMK Kullenga taimlaslink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendajad: Jäärats, Andres; Vares, Aivo.
  22. Ringo Sõnajalg, Pindi ammendatud freesturbaväljal hariliku männi (Pinus sylvestris L.) kasvu stimuleerimine tootmisjäägina tekkiva puutuhagalink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page. Juhendajad: Ots, Katri; Tilk, Mari.
  23. Risto Rist, Repellent Trico efektiivsusest ulukikahjustuste vähendamisel Saaremaa männinoorendikes.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendaja: Randveer, Tiit.
  24. Sander Sulane, Mesi kui metsa kõrvalsaadus Eestis.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendaja: Sibul, Ivar.
  25. Väino Liivson, Hooldamise mõju 3-aastase kuusekultuuri kõrguskasvule endisel põllumaal.link opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new pagelink opens in new page Juhendaja: Jäärats, Andres.

Professional higher education

Wood Processing Technology

 

1. Tamm, Taisto. Milled round log garden shelter.link opens in new page Supervisor: Mitt, Risto.