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 solid deliverables for legal and environmental purposes. This course builds practical skills from planning to final reports, ensuring accuracy in challenging field conditions and compliance with standards.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Forest Surveying Course equips you with hands-on skills to plan and carry out accurate forest boundary and stand surveys completely. You will cover geodesy fundamentals, GNSS/GPS and total station applications, remote sensing preparation, and strict field techniques for mapping, data gathering, and error management. Additionally, master GIS processing, legally sound maps, official reports, and methods to handle 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: gather high-accuracy points for legal forest mapping.
- Remote sensing preparation: interpret imagery, DEMs, and land maps to streamline surveys.
- GIS mapping processes: process data, adjust networks, and calculate forest stand areas.
- Legal-compliant outputs: prepare maps, reports, and uncertainty declarations.
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