Online Course On Forest Biometry By IIT- Kanpur

Interested candidates can enrol for this online course before October 13, 2017.

By Divya

Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 11:00 [IST]

Introduction to Forest Biometry is a free online course offered by Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur. This online course will provide an overview of the methods of measuring the tree resources present in the forest.

Interested candidates can enrol for this online course before October 13, 2017.

About this course:

IIT Kanpur is offering Forest Biometry online course. The course will not only focus on the theories of measurement but shall also provide an overview of the instrumentation basics of various types of equipment used for the purpose.
Forest Biometry forms the foundation for the preparation of working plans that are technical documents for the working of any forest in India.

Who is the intended audience?

Officers and staff of Forest departments, Students of Forestry, Students of Agriculture, Policy makers.

Prerequisites:

Candidates who have cleared 10+2 with science

Industries that will recognize this course:

Green energy industries, Renewable energy/materials industry, Biofuel industries, Paper and pulp manufacturing industries, Plywood industries, Agroforestry industries.

Duration of the course:

Course Language	English
Course Type	Scheduled
Video transcripts	English
Course Category	Engineering
Learning Path	Post graduate
Course Length	24 Hours
Weekly time commitments	48 Hours
Start Date	August 21, 2017
End Date	October 13, 2017