Planning forest inventories and the comparison of various equal and unequal probability sampling concepts are emphasized. Permanent and temporary plot sampling procedures are compared and contrasted. Current stand and future growth estimation principles are included.
Simple statistics, simple random and systematic sampling. Horizontal point sampling Stratified sampling Ratio and regression estimators used with various sampling designs Double sampling (sometimes known as Two-Phase sampling) Multistage sampling Estimation of stand growth The role of GIS in forest inventory Forest Industry Inventory needs and structure