Course code MežZ3021
Credit points 3.75
Dendrometry II
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 forest stand evaluation and observation, area survey and necessary forest management activities by taking into account changes in the forest resources. 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 conduct forest inventory data collection, processing and analysis, allowing to be competent in evaluation of necessary forest management activities.
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.
2. Norādījumi meža taksācijā. Salaspils: Valsts mežierīcības institūts, 1994. 41 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Meža Avīze. ISSN 1407 6187.