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 management in South African contexts. This comprehensive course covers geodesy fundamentals, field techniques, data processing, and dispute resolution strategies to ensure professional-grade results from planning to final reports.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Forest Surveying Course equips participants with hands-on expertise to plan, execute, and finalise accurate forest boundary and stand surveys. Key topics include foundational geodesy, GNSS/GPS and total station applications, remote sensing preparation, field data collection with error minimisation, GIS processing, production of legal-standard maps and reports, plus methods for handling uncertainty and boundary conflicts in rugged terrains.
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Develop skills
- Forest boundary surveys: conduct precise traverses and loop closures in challenging bushveld terrain.
- GNSS and total station operations: record high-accuracy points for legally sound forest maps.
- Remote sensing preparation: interpret aerial imagery, DEMs, and cadastral plans for efficient surveys.
- GIS mapping processes: process data, adjust networks, and calculate forest stand boundaries.
- Legal-compliant outputs: produce maps, reports, and uncertainty declarations meeting standards.
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