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FOR 172 Forest System Mapping and Mensuration I
Concepts and application of basic forest and land resource measurement techniques used in forestry and related fields. Measuring distances and areas; orienteering; basic air photo and topographic map interpretation; introduction to GPS; measuring tree characteristics; introduction to forest sampling. Application of spreadsheets and word processing to analyze and summarize resource characteristics. Field trip required.
Typically offered in Fall only
Forest Management (Minor)
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The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources offers a 15-credit hour minor in Forest Management that is available to all baccalaureate degree students at North Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ except majors in Forest Management. The goals of the minor are to provide elementary knowledge of forest management, an appreciation for the value of forest resources, and an understanding of the need for sustainable management. The minor is particularly valuable to students majoring in related disciplines.Â