Forest Surveying Course
Gain expertise in forest boundary mapping using GNSS/GPS, total stations, remote sensing, and GIS tools. Tailored for geography and geology experts requiring precise surveys, reliable maps, and professional deliverables for legal, environmental, and land management purposes. This course equips you with end-to-end skills from field data collection to final reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance in challenging forest environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course delivers hands-on skills for planning and conducting accurate forest boundary and stand surveys. Cover geodesy fundamentals, GNSS/GPS and total station applications, remote sensing analysis, field mapping techniques, data handling, and error management. Develop proficiency in GIS processing, producing legal-standard maps and reports, plus methods to handle uncertainties and disputes.
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Develop skills
- Forest boundary surveys: conduct precise traverses and loop closures in tough terrain.
- GNSS and total station operations: gather high-accuracy points for legal forest mapping.
- Remote sensing preparation: interpret imagery, DEMs, and land maps for efficient surveys.
- GIS mapping processes: process data, adjust networks, and calculate stand areas.
- Legal-compliant outputs: prepare maps, reports, and uncertainty declarations.
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