Forest Mensuration 1Laajuus (3 cr)
Code: BE22SI10
Credits
3 op
Objective
The student
- can measure trees, tree stands and growth
- can calculate volumes for individual trees and stands with the help of tables
- knows the definitions of different development classes and can identify these in the terrain
- knows the development of the stand throughout the cycle
- can locate existing GIS material on the Internet and in the own organization's databases.
Content
Finland's forests in numerical form, the national forest assessment and its results
Forest Development Classes in theory and in the field
Diameter and height measurement
From dimensions to volumes using different methods
Age measurement and growth concept
Sample plots
The relascope
Selection of sample trees
Impact of sources of error on results
Public forest data
Introduction to map use (moose or deer hunting can be included as an exercise in map use)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production
Qualifications
No prerequisites.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.
Materials
To be announced in Moodle.
Enrollment
15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 25.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Bioeconomy
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
- Johnny Sved
Groups
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ÖH24BES-LED-RÖppna YH, Bioekonomi, skogsbruksingenjör ledstudier
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BE24DS-ESkogsbruksingenjör (YH), h24, Bioekonomi, dagstudier
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BE23DA-EAgrolog (YH), h23, Bioekonomi, dagstudier
Objective
The student
- can measure trees, tree stands and growth
- can calculate volumes for individual trees and stands with the help of tables
- knows the definitions of different development classes and can identify these in the terrain
- knows the development of the stand throughout the cycle
- can locate existing GIS material on the Internet and in the own organization's databases.
Content
Finland's forests in numerical form, the national forest assessment and its results
Forest Development Classes in theory and in the field
Diameter and height measurement
From dimensions to volumes using different methods
Age measurement and growth concept
Sample plots
The relascope
Selection of sample trees
Impact of sources of error on results
Public forest data
Introduction to map use (moose or deer hunting can be included as an exercise in map use)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.
Qualifications
No prerequisites.
Enrollment
12.09.2023 - 31.01.2024
Timing
12.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Bioeconomy
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
- Christel Holmlund-Norrén
- Johnny Sved
Groups
-
ÖH23FLEX-BESÖppna YH, Flexibelt till skogsbruksingenjör
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ÖH23FLEX-BEAÖppna YH, Flexibelt till agrolog
Objective
The student
- can measure trees, tree stands and growth
- can calculate volumes for individual trees and stands with the help of tables
- knows the definitions of different development classes and can identify these in the terrain
- knows the development of the stand throughout the cycle
- can locate existing GIS material on the Internet and in the own organization's databases.
Content
Finland's forests in numerical form, the national forest assessment and its results
Forest Development Classes in theory and in the field
Diameter and height measurement
From dimensions to volumes using different methods
Age measurement and growth concept
Sample plots
The relascope
Selection of sample trees
Impact of sources of error on results
Public forest data
Introduction to map use (moose or deer hunting can be included as an exercise in map use)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.
Qualifications
No prerequisites.
Enrollment
15.06.2023 - 03.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 20.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
- Johnny Sved
Teacher in charge
Johnny Sved
Groups
-
BE23DS-ESkogsbruksingenjör (YH), h23, Bioekonomi, dagstudier
-
BE22DA-EAgrolog (YH), h22, Bioekonomi, dagstudier
Objective
The student
- can measure trees, tree stands and growth
- can calculate volumes for individual trees and stands with the help of tables
- knows the definitions of different development classes and can identify these in the terrain
- knows the development of the stand throughout the cycle
- can locate existing GIS material on the Internet and in the own organization's databases.
Content
Finland's forests in numerical form, the national forest assessment and its results
Forest Development Classes in theory and in the field
Diameter and height measurement
From dimensions to volumes using different methods
Age measurement and growth concept
Sample plots
The relascope
Selection of sample trees
Impact of sources of error on results
Public forest data
Introduction to map use (moose or deer hunting can be included as an exercise in map use)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Responsible consumption and production
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.
Qualifications
No prerequisites.