Forest inventory and modelingLaajuus (8 cr)

Objective

To learn to plan and carry out different forest inventories. To construct and analyze different tree and stand level models applied in different inventories. The course develops the following generic skills: digitalization, internationality, sustainability and responsibility, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise.

Content

Basics of inventory methods, inventory by compartments, diameter distribution models, height, volume and taper curve models, growth models, national forest inventory, sampling theory, global forest inventories, plantation inventories, systems of equations, site index models, spatial pattern, inventory of sparse populations, terrestrial laser scanning and its applications

Qualifications

Bachelor level knowledge of forest mensuration, The use of R-language.

Materials

Burkhart, Harold, Tomé, Margarida (2012) Modeling Forest Trees and Stands Kangas, A. & Maltamo, M. (2006) Forest Inventory-Methodology and Applications, pp. 3-37, 53-83, 119-150, 179-251, 271-339.

Further information

The course is taught every two years (autumn of an odd year).

Execution methods

Multi-modal teaching.

Accomplishment methods

Lectures (30 h), demonstrations (20 h), demonstration reports, literature, exam via EXAM electronic exam.