Study Guide

Objectives

During the course, the students will learn to collect the stand-level data needed for a forest plan and prepare a forest plan for the estate.

After completing the course, the student:
• can collect stand-level forest data and generate management recommendations in accordance with forestry guidelines
• can add treatment actions beyond the suggested ones by simulation
• can modify simulated treatment recommendations and stand structures based on the forest's management needs
• can utilize mobile and cloud services for collecting and updating forest resource data
• can interpret field-collected inventory data in forestry planning software, distinguishing between inventory and calculation data
• can create a forest management plan adhering to forestry recommendations based on updated stand information
• can review a harvesting plan and the consequences of the forest management plan at the estate level
• knows the difference between a forest plan based on field inventory and open forest resource data
• is familiar with current online and mobile forest planning applications for forest owners
• can collect stand-level forest data in small groups in the field using mobile devices, finalize the location of stand boundaries based on GPS traces, verify stand boundaries and inventory data in the forestry
planning system based on collected field data, calculate stand volumes and treatment options, define a cutting plan, analyze the effects of the forest management plan at the estate level, compile forest management plans, and utilize online forest plans.

Content

Collecting stand data in small groups in the terrain using mobile devices, finalizing the location of forest stand boundaries based on GPS tracks, checking stand boundaries and information in the forest planning system based on data collected in the field, calculating stand data and processing options, determining the harvesting plan, the effects of the forestry plan at estate level, compiling the forest plan, online forestry plans

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can interpret the content of a forest management plan, collect stand-level forest data if assisted, and use a field recorder for data collection. He/she can guidedly determine stand boundaries in the field and update them in forestry planning software. The student can transfer stand data to forestry planning software, check treatment proposals, calculate growth, and print the forest management plan. He/she is familiar with essential steps in updating a forest management plan.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can interpret the content of a forest management plan and understand its components. He/she can independently collect stand-level forest data from representative points in the stand, assess the accuracy of the data, and independently use a field recorder for data collection. The student can independently determine stand boundaries in the field and update them in forestry planning software, transfer stand data to forestry planning software, modify treatment proposals, choose necessary actions for the stand, calculate growth, and print the forest management plan. The student understands the significance of actions for stand development and is familiar with essential steps in updating a forest management plan, being able to plan and implement the update.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can interpret the content of a forest management plan and understand its components. He/she can assess how treatment recommendations affect the plan's final outcome. The student can independently collect stand-level forest data from representative points in the stand, justify his/her decisions, independently use a field recorder for data collection, and understand the significance of field-collected forest data in growth calculations and stand development predictions. He/she can independently and logically determine stand boundaries in the field, update actions in forestry planning software, transfer stand data to forestry planning software, select the best treatment option and other actions for the stand from the perspective of the entire unit and forest owner's goals, calculate growth, and print the forest management plan.