Surveys and Assessments

Surveys and assessments play an important role in monitoring the status of forest resources as well as evaluating the success of silvicultural projects. Under the terms of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, SFL (Sustainable Forest Licence-holders) will be responsible for ensuring their operations comply with standards set out under the legislation. To meet this obligation, work must be monitored and surveys carried out assess operational forestry activities. The procedures for carrying out many types of surveys and assessments will be explained in this course. Many of the surveys explained indoors will then be carried out under field conditions to demonstrate their practical application.