The efficient use, preservation and management of these forest resources requires continuous collection because the forest system is dynamic. The way this information is collected is a function of the nature of the resources themselves, the available technology and labour, existing knowledge of the forest and relationships between parameters. The information needed includes quantitative data about the trees and understorey of the forest.
Quantitative information comes from measurement.
Unfortunately, measurement of trees and forests is not trivial. This set of resources has been designed to help users to learn to effectively and efficiently measure and quantify parts of the forest as required. The science of forest measurement is also commonly referred to as forest mensuration. Objectives These materials are targeted towards students, forest managers and field practitioners who have a responsibility to design or implement forest measurement systems. There will be an emphasis on Australian natural forests and plantations.