An introduction to forest surveying. Forest Measurements III A continuation of FRST 112T. A variable plot cruise project which may be carried out under fly-camp conditions. FRST 121T, MATH 131T . An introduction to forest resource administration agencies of BC and Canada, focusing on forest management.
Emphasis is on legislation, tenure and regulations that govern natural resources management.
An opportunity for students entering second year to prepare a technical report based on recent summer employment. If such employment was impossible, the report topic must receive prior approval by the Forest Resources Technology Chair. Forest Measurements IV A study of coastal log scaling, grading and residue surveying, with application in field projects. An introduction to the basic principles and field techniques of silviculture survey system, as per Ministry of Forests standards. A cruise project is carried through all steps from initial cruise design to cruise analysis.