Question

Read the following statements on methods of point sampling in forestry and choose the correct answer from the below given two options.
Statement (I): Horizontal point sampling (HPS) measures mean stand height which is developed by Bitterlich
Statement (II): Vertical point sampling measures basal area per ha which is developed by Japanese forester Hirata
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Only statement (I) is correct and statement (II) is incorrect
• B. Only statement (II) is correct and statement (I) is incorrect
• C. Both the statements (I) and (II) are correct
• D. Both the statements (I) and (II) are incorrect

Hint:

To avoid confusion, associate:
- Horizontal Point Sampling (Bitterlich) \(\rightarrow\) Basal Area.
- Vertical Point Sampling (Hirata) \(\rightarrow\) Stand Height.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D