Timber and wildlife habitat measurements are stressed, as is the professional presentation of forest inventory data in the form of technical reports. Various forest sampling and statistical methods are used and compared. FTC 200, FTC 202, FTC 208. Competition between forest species is covered in detail. The course introduces students to cover type mapping.
Students present a detailed analysis of a forest transect in both written and oral form.
An introduction to the use of computers, including computer systems, disk operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and computer applications in forestry and surveying. Students attain technical competence in reading and interpreting maps and route surveys, interpreting ground features by viewing aerial photos singly and stereoscopically, making reliable horizontal and vertical measurements, and making radial line plot controls for detail transfer from photos to base maps. The lettering and drafting skills needed by technicians are also covered. A student must satisfactorily complete each unit within the course to receive a passing grade. Students receive training in the proper use, design, construction and maintenance of forest hand tools, chainsaws, and skidding equipment.