Forest Biometry online course
NPTEL is offering online courses for postgraduate students in Forest Biometry.
About the course:
Course Layout:
Duration: 08 weeks
Exam Date: March 29, 2020
Enrollment Ends: February 03, 2020
For more details, please visit: https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc20_bt04/preview
About the course:
- This course aims to provide an overview of the methods of measuring the tree resources present in the forest.
- Going by the adage "whatever cannot be measured, cannot be managed," the estimation of the tree resources becomes crucial for managing a forest.
- It is important whether the forests are to be managed for commercial purposes such as wood production and energy production, or for non-commercial purposes.
- Forest biometry forms the foundation for the preparation of working plans that are technical documents for the working of any forest in India.
- The course will not only focus on the theories of measurement, but shall also provide an overview of the instrumentation basics of various equipments used for the purpose.
Course Layout:
- Week 1: Introduction
- Week 2: Tree form
- Week 3: Tree diameter
- Week 4: Tree height
- Week 5: Tree canopy
- Week 6: Basal area
- Week 7: Volume
- Week 8: Measurement of other attributes
Duration: 08 weeks
Exam Date: March 29, 2020
Enrollment Ends: February 03, 2020
For more details, please visit: https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc20_bt04/preview
