Study Guide

Objective

The student
- knows most common inventory methods suitable for natural resource inventory
- can evaluate the accuracy of and control customised sampling designs for inventory methods
- can utilise geographical data in the production of new information
- understands the need for tactical and strategic planning of natural resources
- understands the historical development and future possibilities of forest management
- knows the most common methods for cost effective planning
- has knowledge of methods for collecting and analysing geographical data
- can explain how forest management can and should take into account the sustainability principles of forestry
- has knowledge of methods for mapping the objectives of forest owners and assess how they affect planning

Content

Methods for inventories
GIS tools
Methods for natural resource inventories
Sample design
Forest Planning Systems
Forest Inventory

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Handling of GPS and GIS
Forest mensuration 1