This recently updated and revised 3-day course provides a basic introduction to completing silviculture surveys in BC. The objectives and principles of sampling and the theoretical and practical aspects of stratification are presented in a combination of classroom and field sessions. Topics include, identifying parameters from silviculture prescriptions, plot data collection procedures, and data compilation. The course also discusses the importance of surveys, their linkage to other information systems and how the data is used to make decisions about site treatments. In addition, participants are also familiarized with BC Forest Service’s silviculture survey forms. Please note this course does NOT result in provincial accreditation.