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Research Interests
- Damage to residual trees during commercial thinning operations
- Response of trees and stands following commercial thinning
damage
- New technology development and applicaitons in forest operations
including GPS, lasers and photogrammetry
Current Programs
- The Effects of Mechanical Damage on Residual Coastal Douglas-fir
Stands Following Commercial Thinning
Courses
- FE 309: Forest Photogrammetry
- FE 310: Forest Route Surveying
- FE 311: Advanced Forest Surveying
Principal Publications
Textbooks
Paine, D.P. and J. D. Kiser. 2003. Aerial Photography and Image
Interpretation. John Wiley, Inc. New York. 632 pages.
Paine, D.P. and J. D. Kiser. 2004. Aerial Photography and Image
Interpretation;
Student Companion Web Site. John Wiley, Inc. New York.
Publications - refereed
Kiser, Jim, Solmie, Derek, and Kellogg, Loren. 2005. Efficiencies
of Traditional and Digital Measurement Technologies for Forest
Operations. Western Journal of Applied Forestry. 20 (2): 138-143.
Kiser, Jim. 2006. Engineering Surveying. In: Engineering
Field Manual for Conservation Practices Part 650. Natural Resources
Conservation Service. United State Dept. of Agriculture. Washington
D.C. 118 pages.
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