Advanced Silviculture Training Package (5 day)

Sorrento: Spring 2009 dates tba

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.

Course Agenda

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

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

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.

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