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Finnish system Wild Crop Reporting and Managment
A forecast and an inventory system for the most economic and popular berry species, cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), bilberry (V. myrtillus) and cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus) occupying various forest site types, began in 1997. The research project is based on a nationwide observation network, consisting of 220 forests and peatlands, including 1100 permanent sample plots. Observations on productivity of each species were sent to the Joensuu Research Centre for data analysis and map publication. Between 1997 and 2004, bilberry yield varied from 84 to 270 million kg and cowberry yield varied from 103 to 227 million kg. The citizens of Finland have the right of free access to outdoor areas, where they can pick wild berries and mushrooms. Two million people, 40 percent of the Finnish population, pick berries and mushrooms as a very popular hobby and for supplementary income, and there is considerable demand for yield forecasts and theme maps. The value of wild berries picked on mineral soils and peatlands in a good crop year was calculated to be USD 84 million and USD 39 million in a poor year. Abstract by K. Salo for: XXII IUFRO World Congress Forests in the Balance: Linking Tradition and Technology Brisbane 8.-13. August 2005 Information Courtesy of Institute For Culture and Ecology |
Articles/sites on berry yields and forecasting in Finland
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Goods From The Woods
Hand Harvested Wild Fruits:
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Persimmons are harvested by clipping, leaving the calyx and a short piece of the them attached to the fruit. Fruit is picked when it has attained the proper color, but is still firm. If picked before fully colored, the fruit will often ripen poorly or unevenly, and be harder to market. Careful handling is very important to minimize bruising (bruising causes brown spots on the fruit). Fruit may be ripened in a warm environment (60 to 70 degrees F.) for 1 to 3 weeks. Fruit may be stored at 32 to 34 degrees F. to extend the storage period for 1 to 4 months
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Syrup Blanching: Blanching fruit in syrup helps it retain color fairly well during drying and storage. The resulting product is similar to candied fruit. Fruits that can be syrup blanched include: applies, apricots, figs, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums and prunes. Combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup and 2 cups water in a pot. Bring to a boil. Add 1 pound of prepared fruit and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let fruit stand in hot syrup for 30 minutes. Lift fruit out of syrup, rinse lightly in cold water, drain on paper towels and place on dryer trays.
The juice of small, inedible wild persimmons can be crushed whole (including the calyx and seeds) can be diluted with water for use as an insect-repellent and moisture-repellent.
The roasted seeds can even be used as a substitute for coffee. Tannin from unripe Japanese persimmons has been employed in brewing sake, also in dyeing and as a wood preservative. Juice of small, inedible wild persimmons, crushed whole, calyx, seeds and all, is diluted with water and painted on paper or cloth as an insect and moisture repellent
of round drier varieties. Peel and slice using stainless steel knife. Drying time takes 12 to 15 hours. For Fuyu variety, select firm fruit; for Hachiya variety, let fruit ripen until soft. Peel and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Dry in dehydrator/oven from 14 to 18 hours until fruit is light to medium brown; tender but not sticky. Or you may syrup blanch. | |||||||
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