Abstract

The paper summarizes the methodical work preceding the introduction of the Sixth National Forest Survey of Sweden. Both theoretical and practical problems are considered. Thus the paper contains a discussion about permanent plots and describes the variables recorded, the data acquisition system, some results from field tests and the statistical considerations behind the new design.

Keywords

National Forest Survey; sampling methods; permanent plots; temporary plots; data acquisition system

Published in

Studia Forestalia Suecica
1987,
ISBN: 91-576-2982-X
Publisher: Faculty of Forestry, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/125696