FOR 273
Forest System Mapping and Mensuration II
Section: 052

Course Description

Procedures and Instruments for measuring various tree and stand characteristics. Determination of stem volume and taper. Planning and implementation of forest resource samples to provide population estimates using fixed-radius and variable-radius sampling. Detailed coverage of land measurements and mapping of boundary surveys. Use of aerial photography, topographic maps, and GPS to aid in resource assessment. Incorporation of inventory data into a GIS. Basic statistical concepts applied to resource measurements. Taught off-campus at Hill Forest.

SUM1 3W 2021

Instructors

Classes Start:
May 17, 2021
Classes End:
June 4, 2021
Location:
001 Schenck Forest Picnic Shel
Class Days:
MTWHF
Class Start Time:
8:00am
Class End Time:
6:00pm
Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
In Person Hybrid
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: FOR 172 R: 15FORMTBS or 15FWSCIBS or 15NATREBS only

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