Introduction to Silviculture Surveys – 3 Days

This 3 day course is intended for individuals with little or no stocking and free growing survey experience. This session will prepare participants to assist silviculture surveyors in the completion of silviculture survey contract work. This course will introduce and provide practical exposure regarding basic silviculture survey procedures. This course is not intended for use as preparation for the accreditation exam.

Cost: $500.00 + GST

Participants may register for a portion of the course at a reduced rate.

Agenda:

Day 1:

Survey Accreditation Process and Performance Objectives

Survey Types and Timing

Sampling and Stratification

Office Preparation and Pre-Stratification

FS 657 Card

Field – Stratification and Basic Stocking Data Collection (FS 658)

Day 2:

Forest Health

Forest health identification

Free Growing damage criteria

Completing the forest health sections on the FS 658 card

Free Growing guidelines for competing vegetation

Finish FS 658 card

FS 659 card

Day 3:

Mapping Requirements

Statistics

Silviculture and Inventory Labels

Critical Site Factors

Recommendations

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