YTGEN and PLOTSAFE Forest Inventory Courses
3 day Introduction Course

Article : yt-1206 Author : D Herries
Key words: forest inventory, rad05, plotsafe, ytgen, course, handhelds, introduction
Dec 2006

Run in association with Waiariki Institute of Technology and Silmetra Ltd, Interpine has recently run 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

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

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

We will be running further courses in 2007. If you are interested in attending please contact us for the next course date.

At time of Writing 3 Day Course Costs : $350+GST

If you would like further information, please contact us.

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