Forest Surveying Course
Gain expertise in forest boundary mapping using GNSS/GPS, total stations, remote sensing, and GIS. Tailored for geography and geology experts requiring precise surveys, defensible maps, and reliable deliverables for legal and environmental purposes. This course covers geodesy fundamentals, field techniques, data processing, and dispute resolution strategies to ensure professional standards.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips participants with hands-on skills to plan and conduct accurate forest boundary and stand surveys. Key topics include geodesy principles, GNSS/GPS and total station applications, remote sensing preparation, field mapping and data collection methods, error management, GIS processing, production of legal-grade maps and reports, plus techniques for handling uncertainty and boundary conflicts.
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Develop skills
- Forest boundary surveys: conduct precise traverses and loop closures in tough terrain.
- GNSS and total station operations: record accurate points for legal forest mapping.
- Remote sensing preparation: interpret imagery, DEMs, and cadastral maps for efficient surveys.
- GIS mapping processes: process data, adjust networks, and calculate forest stand areas.
- Legal-compliant outputs: produce maps, reports, and uncertainty declarations.
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