Study Guide

Objective

The student
- can measure growths on individual trees and tree stocks
- can perform growth calculations
- can conduct a stock analysis
- can interpret the results from a stock analysis
- knows the advantages and disadvantages of different inventory methods
- can plan and carry out a line inventory
- can calculate inventory results
- can perform measurements for forest skills courses
- can perform measurements to determine the height site quality class

Content

Comparisons between measurement methods: Bitterlich sample plots and circular sample plots
Increment estimation
Increment measurement on individual trees
Increment measurement on sample plots
Increment calculations using the difference and percent method
Stem Analysis: Measurements, calculations and interpretation of results
Advantages and disadvantages of different inventory methods
Inventory in smaller groups
Calculation and presentation of results
Impact of error sources on results
Measurements for a "forest assessment skills path" or participation in one can be included in the course

Qualifications

Forest mensuration 1