Forest measurement (5 cr)

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?

Evaluation

Students can​

a. use professional vocabulary systematically. ​

b. look for information in the key information sources of the field. ​

c. identify interrelated tasks.​

d. work together with customers, users and target groups.​

e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.​

f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way. ​

g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.​

Evaluation scale

1-5