Study Guide

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.