Forest Surveying Course
Acquire expertise in forest boundary mapping using GNSS/GPS, total stations, remote sensing, and GIS. Tailored for geography and geology professionals requiring precise forest surveys, robust maps, and reliable deliverables for legal and environmental purposes. This course equips participants with comprehensive skills from field data collection to final reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance in demanding woodland environments.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Forest Surveying Course imparts hands-on expertise in planning and conducting accurate forest boundary and stand surveys. Participants gain foundational knowledge in geodesy, GNSS/GPS and total station applications, remote sensing preparation, and meticulous field techniques for mapping, data gathering, and error management. Additionally, learners develop proficiency in GIS data processing, creation of legally sound maps, formal report writing, and approaches to handling uncertainty and boundary conflicts.
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Develop skills
- Forest boundary surveys: conduct precise traverses and loop closures in challenging terrain.
- GNSS and total station operation: record high-accuracy points for legally compliant forest maps.
- Remote sensing preparation: interpret imagery, DEMs, and cadastral maps to optimise survey planning.
- GIS mapping processes: process data, adjust networks, and calculate forest stand areas.
- Legal-standard outputs: produce compliant maps, reports, and uncertainty declarations.
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