Forest measurementLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: ME00FG24
Credits
5 op
Objective
You are able to use the main measurement instruments, map materials and calculation models in measuring growing stock and in land surveying. You can locate yourself and target objects in terrain. You are able to define basic variables for single trees or forest stands. You know the use of measured and calculated variables in forestry.
Content
What different variables are measured and calculated from trees and forest stands?
What positioning methods are used?
What instruments and calculation methods are used for measurements?
What kind of sample plots are used in forestry?
What is the accuracy of results?
What factors affect accuracy?