Communication to 
VIII International Congress for Photogrammetry 
Reprint from 
Svensk Lantmateritidskrift 
Congress Number 1956 
Commission VI 
THE COMMITTEE OF FOREST PHOTOGRAMMETRY 
A body for photogrammetry research in Swedish forestry 
by Lennart Lindskog, Surveyor 
Origin 
As early as the 1930's attention began to be directed to the great 
possibilities for air photography in Swedish forestry. Success was 
achieved in many sections, especially in connection with forestry on a 
large scale, in trials with material for the practical work of surveying, 
planning of various measures etc. Efforts were made by many people 
to devise suitable methods for the utilisation of the photographs obtai- 
ned. Experience gained has been reported in numerous publications. A 
review of the most important of these is to be found in the list of refe- 
rences in the manual "Tolkning av flygbilder" (Interpretation of Air 
Photographs) issued in 1955 by the Committee of Forest Photogram- 
metry. 
In forestry circles there was a demand for a wider coordinating body, 
which would be capable of coordinating and intensifying the research 
work, so that the possibilities represented by the picture material could 
be utilised more effectively. Various proposals were considered and it 
was found that at least for the present it would be best to have an in- 
dependent body. As a result the Committee of Forest Photogrammetry 
was established in 1955, with the necessary powers to deal with and 
clarify questions associated with the employment of air photographs 
for forestry purposes. The Committee is financed by monies from the 
Fund for Forestry Research, a Fund established with the object of 
supporting experimental and research work in Swedish forestry. The 
Committee is to be regarded as a provisional form until the lines of 
development as regards organisation can be more cleariy judged. 
Present organisation 
The Committee has six members, representing different governmen- 
tal and private branches of forestry, as also government establishments 
with considerable photogrammetrical work. The members are appointed 
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