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Forest Mensuration 2 (3 cr)

Code: NM13SI02-3004

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

Timing

24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Campus

Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy

Teachers

  • Johnny Sved

Groups

  • BE21DS-E
    Skogsbruksingenjör (YH), h21, Bioekonomi, dagstudier

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Forest mensuration 1