FOR 20 — Forest Measurements
Students will learn about the measurement of timber and growth quantity and quality. Students will study timber inventory systems, cruise design, aerial photographic interpretation, and log scaling. Measurement of natural resources including forest inventory, tree growth, and rangeland resources will be learned. Topics covered may include basic statistical methods, sampling design, log scaling, tree volume calculations, and tree measurement. Students will use forestry equipment such as a Relaskop, scaling stick, wedge prism, and clinometer. Field trips may be required in this course.
Part of
- Agriculture Education, Associate in Science
- Forest Surveying Technology, Certificate of Achievement
- Forestry, Associate in Science
- Forestry and Natural Resources Training, Certificate of Achievement
- Natural Resources, Associate in Science
- Recreation and Interpretation Techniques, Certificate of Achievement
- Utility Vegetation Management, Certificate of Achievement
- Pest Control Advisor, Certificate of Achievement
- Plant Protection Intern, Certificate of Achievement