Biometrics Research at the University of Idaho

A traditional component of the Forest and Rangeland Measurements lab is to conduct research relating to Forest Biometrics. The current lab builds on the foundation of over 10 years of Biometric research in the College of Natural Resources, which was primarily conducted by the prior Biometrician: Dr Andrew Robinson.

This strong research continues to this day, with Dr Robinson collaborating of numerous ongoing research projects.

What is Biometrics anyway?

Forest biometrics is more than statistics: It is the collection, synthesis, analysis and management of quantitative data on forest resources, including timber, wildlife, range, and recreation.

As part of the Forest and Rangeland Measurements Lab, people undergo projects that emphasize quantitative aspects of research and teaching of any forest resource. Quantitative issues in forestry, such as measurement, estimation, and inference, are becoming more important as the management of forest resources becomes more intensive. Furthermore, the rise in light detection and ranging (i.e. Lidar or Laser Altimetry) has opened the door to a new field of biometrics and forest mensuration research questions.

If you're interested in Biometrics research: Email us for more information!

Teaching Areas of Emphasis:

- Forest Measurements: FOR 274

- Log Defects and Scaling (300 Level in prep)

- Forest Inventory and Appraisal Estimation: FOR 474

- Advanced Remote Sensing Measurement Methods: FOR 50X