Forest Measurements

Catalog description

This course aims to familiarize students with the field and analytic measurement skills expected of professionals in forest ecosystem management. In this course, we consider techniques for measuring forest characteristics at three different scales: individual plant, forest stand, and landscape. These techniques require the use of traditional forestry instruments (e.g., clinometers, Biltmore sticks) and contemporary handheld GPS units. This course heavily emphasizes field activities and quantitative skills. Recommended prerequisite: Environment 311 (Dendrology, past or concurrent) and/or instructor consent. Instructor consent required.