The concept and importance of forest measurement, units used in
measurements, measuring diameters, tools used to measure diameters, measuring
tree heights, height measuring tools, estimating stemvolume for standing and felled
trees, the importance and methods for measuring form factor, local and standard
volume tables, studying the growth, yield and biomass, determination of site
index and site class or quality, use of geographic information systems and remote
sensing in forest inventory and survey.
At the end of the course student will be able to:
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Explains the concept and importance of forest
measurements, methods of measuring the diameters and heights of trees, and the
tools used for that purpose.
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Mentions the methods for measuring stem volume
for standing and fallen trees.
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Explains how to measure the volume of trees
using the functions of diameter and height and how to derive production and
volume tables. Methods for studying the form factor.
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Describes the effect of stand density on growth
and stand stocks
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Explains determination of stand growth and
biomass.
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Mentions methods of sampling in inventories and
the modern methods used for this purpose.
