The establishment of permanent forestland boundaries by field survey is called what?

• A. Delimitation Survey
• B. Boundary Survey
• C. Topographic Survey
• D. Geodetic Survey

Answer: (A)

Delimitation survey fixes the limits of a tract of land on the ground through field measurements and the placement of permanent boundary markers. For establishing permanent forestland boundaries, this is exactly what is done: determine the boundary from legal descriptions and survey data, then mark it on the ground so it is recognized and enforceable. This differs from a boundary survey, which focuses on determining parcel limits; a topographic survey, which maps surface features and elevations; and a geodetic survey, which uses a precise reference framework across large areas. So, the process described is delimitation survey.