•   Forest Mensuration 1 BE22SI10-3001 29.08.2022-23.10.2022  3 credits  (BE22DS-E, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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.
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites.
    Content of the study unit
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    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.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Johnny Sved

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

    Group(s)
    • BE22DS-E
    • ÖH22BIOS-LED
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Bioeconomy

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Johnny Sved

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in bioeconomy

    Campus

    Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

    Assessment scale

    H-5