Course code MežZ3020
Credit points 3.75
Dendrometry I
Total Hours in Course100
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for laboratory classes16
Date of course confirmation08.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Course developer
Kristaps Gruduls
Mg. silv.
Course abstract
Aim of the study course is to provide students with knowledge about forest mensuration as science that develops methods for timber quantity, quality and value for growing trees in the forest in past, present and future. Study course consists of practical and theoretical parts.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After study course students will gain knowledge and understanding about forest mensuration and its role in forestry. As a result will acquire skills to independently define and analyze qualitative and quantitative indicators for a single or group of trees and to be competent to choose appropriate measures for solving practical problems.
Compulsory reading
1. Husch B., Beers T.W. Forest mensuration. Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, 2003. 443 p.
2. Kangas A., Maltamo M. Forest Inventory. Dordrecht: Springer, 2006. 364 p.
3. Skudra P., Dreimanis A. Mežsaimniecības pamati. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1993. 259 lpp.
Further reading
1. Mežsaimnieka gadagrāmata. Rīga: Avots, 1990. 302 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Meža Avīze. ISSN 1407 6187