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Sampling techniques for forest and landscape inventories
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:07
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 |
|
2 h weekly |