FOT 1114 — Forest Measurements I
A classroom and field study of t he basic principles and skills required for timber measurements. Direct and indirect systems of measurement and volume computation, forest type mapping, and graphic reporting are studied and practiced including an examination of current techniques of forest and timber inventory, stratification of volume tables and their use. Required are formal cruise reports, preparation of a cruise map, and the application of basic statistical knowledge to timber measurements. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.