Forest Mensuration

Study and application of the procedures for determining timber stand volumes, including key concepts of tree/stand parameters as well as the fundamental concepts of sampling methods and statistics. Instruction includes the use of a variety of manual and digital forest measuring equipment. Mapping of forest areas is accomplished using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology as well as traditional methods. Prerequisite(s): FRSC 2500, FRSC 1900, and FRSC 3070 with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite(s): FRSC 2243.