Forestry 3218 Forest Mensuration II 2 3 Dr

Forestry 3218 Forest Mensuration II (2 -3) Dr. Han Chen Office: BB-1009 F Phone: 343 -8342 Email: han. chen@lakeheadu. ca

Course Topics Sampling Designs Statistics Inventory Sample strips or plots Point samples Elementary Growth and Yield Trees and stands Measures of site productivity, stem analysis Modelling

Objectives/Relevance • Measure and inventory the various forest resources across multiple scales (tree, stand, and forest) • Collect, process, analyze, project, and present data that are useful for decision-making and implementing forest plans across multiple scales

Course Materials • Required – Avery, T. E. and H. E. Burkhart. 2002. Forest Measurements, 5 th edition. Mc. Graw-Hill, Inc. New York. 456 p

Lectures • Time – Monday and Wednesday – 12: 30 PM - 1: 30 PM • Room – BB 1016

Labs • Thursdays – 11: 30 AM – 02: 30 PM • Lab teaching assistants – Technologist: Frank Luckai (343 -8750, frank. luckai@lakeheadu. ca – Graduate Teaching Assistant: Erin Symington • Assignments will be handed out for labs

Equipment Policy • All equipment you sign out from the equipment room must be returned in proper condition (functional), and cleaned of dirt, sap, sweat. . • You are responsible for replacing broken or lost equipment Forestry 3218

Grading Policy • Percentage system • Grades consist of: – Lab assignments (40%) – Midterm exam (20%) – Final exam (40%) Forestry 3218

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Expectations • • • Arrive at lecture and lab on time Be rested Be prepared Be professional Be active in class discussion, but do not disrupt the class with personal conversations Forestry 3218

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