This 5-day combination classroom and field program is designed to assist individuals preparing for the upcoming survey field season. The course is also suitable for those who require an extensive review prior to writing the Silviculture Survey Accreditation Examination.
Participants have the option of registering for the entire 5-day program or registering for one or more selected days. The course tuition varies based on the number of days selected.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Technical and professional field staff involved in silviculture survey work. The package is designed for those with previous silviculture survey experience. Surveyors will find this to be a comprehensive review of silviculture surveys.
Course Agenda
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Day 1 – classroom
- survey principles
- opening file review
- the silviculture prescription
- survey parameters
- stratification
- sampling methodologies
- the FS 657
Day 2 – field
- steps in ecological classification
- critical site factors
- basic soil classification
- plot data collection, the FS 658
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Day 3 – field
- site index
- forest health data collection
- multi-storey field procedures
Day 4 – classroom
- data summary, the FS 659
- statistical calculations
- report preparation
Day 5 – classroom
- treatment recommendations
- what to expect at the accreditation exam
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TO REGISTER
