This course provides an introduction to measurements methods in natural
resources from plant and
stand-level variables. It primarily
focuses on measurements related to forest resources and fire management,
including topics such as measurements of tree heights, diameters, etc.
Measurements of fuels, shrubs, grasses, and forbs are included.
A major objective of
the course is not only for students to learn how to measure
vegetation but to also make them ‘see’ the forest (or rangeland) in
terms of what the measures could mean. Discussion of the statistics
you covered in Stats251, measurement standards, and
errors will be discussed and reinforced throughout this course.
The course is quantitative and working in groups
to solve the problems is encouraged. The majority of the course
material is covered earlier in the semester to take advantage of
good weather. The course usually ends with a take home final.
