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rev.10/16/03
FOR 141 - Applied Forest Measurements I
Focuses on the application of the fundamental principles and practices of timber cruising. Emphasizes fixed plot and prism method of statistical sampling. Topics include: map construction and cruising methods.
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Map Construction |
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2 |
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Cruising Methods |
D. Lab |
0 |
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P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite: MAT 101(diploma), MAT 191 (degree) |
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Corequisite: FOR 121, FOR 122 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student will: |
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D.Lab |
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MAP CONSTRUCTION |
6 |
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2 |
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Mapping |
Map timber types on a tract of land. |
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Construct a cruise map having both cruise lines and plot centers on the map. |
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CRUISING METHODS |
14 |
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28 |
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Fixed-Plot Cruise |
Work up a fixed- plot cruise. |
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Cruise a tract of timber using the fixed-plot method of timber cruising. |
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Present written fixed-plot cruise to landowner. |
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Prism cruise |
Lay out a prism cruise. |
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Cruise a tract of timber using the prism cruise method of timber cruising. |
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| Work up a prism cruise. | ||||
Suggested Resources |
Avery, T. E. & Burkhart, H. E. (2002). Forest Measurements (fifth edition). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Tables for Estimating Board-foot Volume of Timber. United States Department of Agriculture. Forest Service.