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701-1671-00L 3 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB

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Sampling techniques for forest and landscape inventories

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Daniel Mandallaz

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:44

Abstract

Introduction to design and model assisted sampling theory for finite populations as well as to the infinite population model for forest inventory. Two-phase to-stage forest inventories with simple or cluster sampling. Introduction to geostatistical estimation procedures (Kriging) and transect sampling. Discussion of a case study and presentation of the Swiss National Inventory.

Objective

Students should have a good understanding of the concepts of general sampling theory in a modern framework. They should master the specific problems arising in forest inventory and be able, if necessary, to read more specialized books or research papers

Content

Inclusion probabilities. Horwitz-Thompson estimates. Simple random sampling. Stratified sampling. PPS sampling and multi-stage sampling. Model assisted procedures. Formalism of sampling theory in forest inventory. One-phase simple and cluster sampling schemes. Two-phase two-sampling schemes. Model-dependent and model assisted procedures. Geostatistics and Kriging. Case Study. Optimal sampling schemes. The Swiss National Forest Inventory. Transect sampling

Resources

Lecture Notes

Sampling techniques for forest inventories, Daniel Mandallaz, Chapman and Hall.Students can buy the book at the reduced price of 60 US $

Literature

Sampling methods for multiresource forest inventory. H.T. Schreuder, T.G. Gregoire, g.B. Wood, 1993, Wiley. Model assisted survey sampling, C.E. Särndal, B. Swenson, J. Wretman, 2003, Springer. Sampling methods, remote sensing and GIS multisource forest inventory M. Köhl, S. Magnussen, M. Marchetti, 2006, Springer Sampling techniques for forest inventory, Daniel Mandallaz, Chapman and Hall. T.G. Gregoire, H.T. Valentine. Sampling strategies for natural resources and the environment, Chapman and Hall.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Sampling techniques for forest and landscape inventories	Tue 17:15-19:00 (CHN D 48)	2 h weekly