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COURSE: YTGEN and Plotsafe Forest Inventory 10th - 12th April 2012
2/03/2012 11:30:00 a.m.

​This course provides a three day introduction to forest inventory utilising the YTGEN and Plotsafe software packages. Held in the computing facility at Waiariki institute of Technology's Mokoia campus in Rotorua; there will also be a field day held in a local forest. A great introduction or recap for all forest inventory technicians and managers this course is taught using examples from Australasia's leading forest inventory and forest yield analysis software. For the first time this year the use of Plotsafe for collecting Field Measurement Approach (FMA) plot data under the ETS the will be covered.

 

Course Outline

Day 1 - Classroom and computer room based

• Course introduction / Forest inventory sampling design
• Inventory planning and mapping considerations
• YTGEN and Plotsafe Introduction
• Considerations for Field Computers
• Stem Feature Cruising - RAD05
• Collecting FMA data with Plotsafe
• Plotsafe hands on

Day 2 - Field Based

• Locating and Establishing Plots
• Field Measurement Techniques
• Feature Cruising Using RAD05
• Techniques for Auditing Inventory Work

Day 3 - Computer Lab Hands on

• Handling Production data From the Field
• YTGEN Set-up
• Processing Yields
• YTGEN Advanced Features
• Open Book Test
• Student Choice/Questions
• Examples

For more details please contact Jonathan Dash 07 345 75 73 ex: 709

Course Costs $350 +GST

Fore enrollment please copmlete the registration form and e-mail to jonathan.dash@interpine.co.nz

YTGEN Course Registration Form.docx

COURSE: Forestry Orientated LiDAR Analysis – 24th April 2012
22/02/2012 9:26:00 a.m.
​This is an introductory course learning how to manipulate and process LiDAR datasets, with a specific focus on forestry derived outputs, such as terrain and vegetation surfaces, vegetation related metrics, down to extracting plot and tree level data. The course covers the topics with hands-on labs and presentations. Held at computer facility at the Waiariki Institute of Technology in Rotorua, participates work with forestry specific LiDAR derived datasets using the software such as FurgoViewer and FUSION. FUSION is one of the forest industry's leading LiDAR tools for analysis, and is available free from USDA Forest Service. FUSION allows 3D terrain and canopy surface models and LIDAR data to be fused with more traditional 2D imagery (e.g., orthophotographs, topographic maps, satellite imagery, GIS shapefiles). The course will focus on getting started with LiDAR data, visualising data, creating surfaces models of terrain or vegetation, single tree or plot extraction, and calculation of LiDAR forest metrics, there will be something to learn for all those interested in taking the next step in utilising their own LiDAR datasets. There is also a brief opportunity to look at the tools available in GRASS GIS and ESRI ArcGIS Spatial Analyst for handling LiDAR datasets.     Course Outline: Understanding LiDAR Use, Collection and Application Overview of LiDAR LiDAR Data Collection Parameters Considerations for LiDAR Survey Collection Review Derived Products Direct Application of LiDAR in Forestry Hands-on LiDAR Analysis Lab Getting started with LiDAR data Exploring LiDAR data Understanding data formats Quickly visualising LiDAR data in 2D and 3D...

COURSE: Forestry Orientated LiDAR Analysis – 29th November 2011
27/10/2011 11:49:00 p.m.
This is an introductory course learning how to manipulate and process LiDAR datasets, with a specific focus on forestry derived outputs, such as terrain and vegetation surfaces, vegetation related metrics, down to extracting plot and tree level data. The course covers the topics with hands-on labs and presentations. Held at computer facility at the Waiariki Institute of Technology in Rotorua, participates work with forestry specific LiDAR derived datasets using the software such as FurgoViewer and FUSION. FUSION is one of the forest industry's leading LiDAR tools for analysis, and is available free from USDA Forest Service. FUSION allows 3D terrain and canopy surface models and LIDAR data to be fused with more traditional 2D imagery (e.g., orthophotographs, topographic maps, satellite imagery, GIS shapefiles). The course will focus on getting started with LiDAR data, visualising data, creating surfaces models of terrain or vegetation, single tree or plot extraction, and calculation of LiDAR forest metrics, there will be something to learn for all those interested in taking the next step in utilising their own LiDAR datasets. There is also a brief opportunity to look at the tools available in GRASS GIS and ESRI ArcGIS Spatial Analyst for handling LiDAR datasets.   Course Outline: Understanding LiDAR Use, Collection and Application Overview of LiDAR LiDAR Data Collection Parameters Considerations for LiDAR Survey Collection Review Derived Products Direct Application of LiDAR in Forestry Hands-on LiDAR Analysis Lab Getting started with LiDAR data Exploring LiDAR data Understanding data formats Quickly visualising LiDAR data in 2D and 3D...

Interpine Offers Forestry Orientated LiDAR Analysis Training Course
17/08/2011 4:00:00 p.m.

YTGEN and Plotsafe Training April 27-29 - Rotorua
1/04/2011 3:48:00 p.m.

​YTGEN and PLOTSAFE
Forest Inventory - 3 Day Training Course – NZQA Level 5 – Unit 20584

Run in association with Waiariki Institute of Technology and Silmetra Ltd, Interpine will be providing a 3 day introduction course to Forest Inventory utilising the YTGEN and PLOTSAFE software packages.
The course was held at the Wairariki campus which has computer terminals for all course participates, and together with a field training day provides for a very hands-on training experience.

 

 

 

Current Course Content:

Day 1 – Classroom and Computer Room Based

• Course Introduction / Forest Inventory Sampling Techniques Overview
• Inventory Planning and Mapping Considerations
• YTGEN and PLOTSAFE Intro
• Considerations when dealing with Field Computers
• Stem Feature Cruising – RAD05
• PlotSafe Hands-on - Computer Room

Day 2 – Based in local forest

• Locating and Setting Up Plots
• Field measurement techniques
• Feature cruising using RAD05 and PLOTSAFE
• Techniques for auditing inventory work

Day 3 – Computer Lab Hands-on

• Handling Production Data from the Field
• YTGEN Set-up
• YTGEN Processing Yields
• YTGEN Advanced Features
• Open Book Test
• Student Choice / Questions / Examples

If you are interested in attending please contact Jonathan Dash (jonathan.dash@interpine.co.nz) for more information.

Course Costs : $350+GST.

Interpine in the South Pacific - Implementing YTGEN and PLOTSAFE
5/11/2010 2:26:00 p.m.
Plotsafe and YTGEN course in Fiji In September 2010 Interpine were contracted to provide the first Plotsafe and YTGEN training course in the Fijian Islands. After some hard-fought arguments, and at times physical confrontations, at the Interpine office, Resource Forester Jonathan Dash emerged as the victor, and packed his bags to take up his assignment in the tropical paradise, leaving the kiwi winter behind.   The training course was provided in association with Fiji National University (FNU) and was held at the College of Agriculture, Fishery Science and Forestry in Nausori, Suva with the warm tropical breeze gently blowing in from the South Pacific. The training course was attended by over twenty foresters from Fiji Hardwood Corporation as well as students from the Tropical Forestry diploma course at FNU. The software products YTGEN and Plotsafe were installed in FNU's computer lab and licences to use the products for research and education purposes were kindly provided by Silmetra Limited. FNU's head of forestry Maika Tabukovu is an ex-Interpine staff member and recognised the potential of the Plotsafe and YTGEN products for Fijian forestry whilst working in New Zealand. Mr. Tabukovu is delighted to be able to use the software as an educational tool for his students and is now working closely with Interpine and Fiji Hardwoods to bring the benefits of a commercial application of the products to Fijian forestry.   The South Pacific breeze rustles palm trees at Fiji National University   Fijian Mahogany The field component of the course was held at the Nukurua forest...

YTGEN and PLOTSAFE Forest Inventory Courses 3 day Introduction Course
15/12/2006 3:52:00 p.m.