This course provides an introduction to measurements methods in natural
resources from plant and
stand-level variables. It primarily
focuses on measurements related to forest resources and management,
including topics such as measurements of tree heights, diameters, etc.
Later in the course we will briefly cover sampling methods and concepts related to other natural
resource problems including
fire fuels and
cover measurement techniques of shrubs and
litter.
A major objective of
the course is not only for students to learn how to measure
vegetation but to also make them ‘see’ the forest (or rangeland) in
terms of what the measures could mean. Discussion of the statistics
you covered in Stat251, measurement standards, sampling methods, and
errors will be discussed and reinforced throughout this course.
Please check out the
Course Syllabus and
Course Schedule for more information.
