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FOR 321: Forest Mensuration



Photo of Forest Measurements textbook cover, authors T. Avery and Burkhart. Source: Forestry Suppliers, Inc.
Credits: 5
Term: Fall 2008
Lecture: MWF, 8:00am - 8:50 am, 242 Peavy Hall
Lab: T, 12:30pm - 5:20pm, 242 Peavy Hall
Lab: R, 12:30pm - 5:20pm, 024 Peavy Hall
 
Instructor: Temesgen Hailemariam, Assistant Professor
Phone: 541-737-8549
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Office: 237 Peavy Hall
Office Hours: TBA

Course Description

An introduction to forest measurements and some of their applications in forest management. Theory and practice of sampling and cruising techniques; stratified and nonstratified sampling systems with fixed plots, variable plots, and 3-P designs. Course topics include techniques for the measurement of standing trees, logs, stand- and forest-level attributes, as well as sampling and data analysis methods. Prereqs: FOR 220 (or FE 308 and FE 309) and MTH 241 (or MTH 245 or MTH 251 or MTH 251H), and ST 314 and FE 314 or ST 351 (or ST 351H) and ST 352


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