FRST 3073: Forest Harvesting
Students consider the engineering, economic, and environmental factors associated with transportation and harvesting systems used in integrated forest resource management. These include forest road design and location; geotechnical engineering, and drainage; harvest planning, locating, and scheduling; and an international perspective on logging systems and their application in meeting silvicultural objectives.
Learning outcomes
- An understanding of appropriate harvesting systems for a range of silivicutlture systems and site conditions.
- A sufficient understanding of the engineering, environmental, and economic implications of harvesting systems to communicate and work with specialists in forest harvesting.
- The ability to understand, produce, and implement integrated resource mangement plans.
- A clear understanding of their professional competence and limitations within Forest Harvesting.,
Course topics
- Lesson 1: The History and Role of Harvesting in Forest Management
- Lesson 2: Integrated Resource Management Plans (IRMP's)
- Lesson 3: Road Design, Location, & Development Patterns
- Lesson 4: Terrain Analysis & Slope Stability
- Lesson 5: Road Construction, Maintenance, & Deactivation
- Lesson 6: Road Drainage, Design, & Maintenance
- Lesson 7: Harvesting Systems & Equipment
- Lesson 8: Cable Mechanics
- Lesson 9: Phases of Harvesting
- Lesson 10: Harvesting Productivity
- Lesson 11: Economics of Recovery
- Lesson 12: Cost of Production
- Lesson 13: Constraints & Techniques Used in Harvest Unit Design & Location
- Lesson 14: Maximizing the Value of the Timber Harvested
- Lesson 15: Professional Responsibilities
Required text and materials
The following material is required for this course:
- Forest Engineering Technology Program. (1996). Introduction to forest harvesting methods. Vancouver, BC: BCIT.
Additional requirements
Access to transportation as students are required to visit an active logging operation in their area.
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, students are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher in the overall course and 50% or higher on the mandatory Final Exam.
| Assignment 1 | 7.5% |
| Assignment 2 | 7.5% |
| Assignment 3 | 7.5% |
| Assignment 4 | 12.5% |
| Assignment 5 | 15% |
| Final Exam (mandatory) | 50% |
| Total Course | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.