Base Knowledge
Não aplicável
Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical/practical lectures including a set of 4 practical (in the forest area of the campus to the ESAC data collection and use of instruments, the room for information processing). Tutorials for monitoring both, knowledge and instruments use. Evaluation Module 1 has a weight of 50%, the evaluation is made with a theoretical/practical test, the module 2 with a weight of 50%, is evaluated by fieldwork with preparation of the final report and dissertation; or by means a theoretical/practical exam
Learning Results
The objectives of the curricular unit are reflected in the acquisition of two core skills:
1 – Knowledge of the principles and techniques used to quantify the variables associated with forest resources;
2 – Knowledge of the procedures for stock and yield evaluation.
Program
The syllabus for the acquisition of two skills described are divided into two learning modules:
Module 1 – Variables to be collected, measurements to be performed, data collection and information processing;
Module 2 – Methods of sampling, sample plots installation and data collection.
Grading Methods
- - Evaluation Module 1- Test - 50.0%
- - Module 2 fieldwork and report - 50.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
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Autoridade Florestal Nacional (2009) Instruções para o Trabalho de Campo do Inventário Florestal Nacional – IFN 2005/2006. AFN, Lisboa.
FAO (1981) Manuel d’Inventaire Forestier. Roma
Forestry Comission (1988) Forest Mensuration Handbook. London.
Forestry Commission (2006) Forest Mensuration: A Handbook for Practicioners, FC-HMSO, London.
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Parcelas,Recolha e Tratamento dos Dados. Notas Técnico-Científicas nº3/81, EFN, Lisboa.
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