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Professional Timber Harvester Program Continuing Education Online Module
Instructions:
- Read through and study the module sequence. At the end of the module, click on the link to take the quiz. You may leave the module open during your quiz to assist.
- Once you have completed the course and passed the quiz, please email Chris Lohmann at chris@moforest.org so your PTH Continuing Education credit can be updated.
Course Content
Map Reading and Compass Use For Loggers, Landowners, and Foresters
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Why do we need to use a map and compass?
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Topographical Map
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Contour Lines
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Contours
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Contour Characteristics
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A Typical Topo Map
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3-D Topo Map
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Map Scale
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Brain Teaser
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Topo Map Symbols
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Compass Use
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Declination
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Declination (continued)
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Relationship Between True Bearings and Azimuths
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Always Orient Your Map!
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Township Range and Sections
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Townships and Ranges
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Legal Description within a Section
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Examples
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Quiz
Student Ratings & Reviews
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Interesting
The course was informational and advantageous.