Course Overview
This hands-on course focuses on developing practical skills for conducting essential silviculture surveys and assessments. Students will gain proficiency in applying standardized provincial procedures to plan, execute, and report on various milestone surveys, including “regen delay” and “free growing” assessments. The course will also cover a range of other critical silviculture surveys, such as planting quality inspection, survival surveys, stocking surveys, plantability assessments, and brush competition assessments. Emphasis will be placed on accurate data collection, detailed record-keeping, and the compilation of field data to determine stocking status and inform silvicultural decision-making. This course, in combination with appropriate work experience, will prepare students to successfully pass the Province of B.C. Silvicultural Surveyor Accreditation exam.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Gather accurate field data, maintain detailed records, and interpret findings to assess forest stand conditions and inform silvicultural decision-making.
- Plan, execute, and report on key silviculture surveys, including plantability, stocking, brushing, and free-growing assessments, following standardized provincial procedures.
- Assess the effectiveness of various silvicultural treatments, such as planting, brushing, and spacing, in achieving desired stand characteristics and management objectives.
- Compile statistics of field data for determination of stocking status
- Apply relevant legislation, policies, and procedures outlined in the Province of B.C. Silvicultural Surveyor Accreditation program.
Effective as of Winter 2027
Related Programs
Applied Silviculture (FNAM 4810) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Forest and Natural Areas Management
Diploma Full-time
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