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

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Acquire hands-on expertise in forest surveying, from geodesy fundamentals and GNSS/GPS usage to remote sensing preparation and field techniques for mapping and data collection. Master GIS processing, creation of legal-grade maps and reports, plus methods to handle uncertainties and boundary conflicts effectively.
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Develop Skills
- Conduct precise forest boundary surveys with traverses in tough terrain.
- Operate GNSS/GPS and total stations for accurate legal mapping.
- Prepare using remote sensing imagery, DEMs, and cadastral data.
- Process data in GIS for network adjustments and stand area calculations.
- Produce compliant maps, reports, and uncertainty documentation.
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