Silviculture, 2007

In 2007, a total of 21 million plants were planted. Hedmark county had the highest planting activity, with 3 100 hectares of forest land planted. The average planting expenditure was NOK 69 per hectare forest land.

More tending of young stands

This work consists of clearing, weed combating and juvenile spacing - activities that are necessary in connection with the establishment of new forest. The area tended in 2007 increased by 8 200 hectares compared with 2006. A total of 30 000 hectares were tended in 2007.

Reduced scarification

Scarification involves the removal of vegetation in spots to improve the conditions for natural regeneration and growth of forest plants. Scarification was performed on 5 800 hectares in 2007, which is a decrease of 540 hectares from 2006.

Little drainage

There has been a sharp decline in drainage of bogs and woodland in recent years. This is mainly due to greater environmental awareness and reduced profitability. In 2007, only 5 hectares were drained. The decrease in drainage works in 2007 coincides with the disappearance of public subsidies for these activities.

More spraying

In total, 620 hectares were sprayed in 2007, which is 140 hectares more than in 2006.

NOK 215 million invested

In total, NOK 215 million was invested in silviculture in 2007, of which NOK 94 million was invested in tending, NOK 92 million in forest planting and NOK 12 million in scarification. The remaining was invested in fertilizing, drainage etc.

Tables:

• Table 1 Forest regeneration, by county. 1991-2007
• Table 2 Silviculture, by county. 2002-2007
• Table 3 Scarification. Area and expenditure, by county. 1999-2007
• Table 4 Expenditure and public subsidies on silviculture, by county. 2001-2007