Wood Harvesting and Transport

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: explain the legal requirements for tree felling; discuss the methods of harvesting trees, the tools and equipment for harvesting and the various of system of transportation from the point of harvesting of trees until the harvested timber reaches the desired destination; prepare guidelines for tree harvesting from the forest; and maintain schedule for power chain saw, which is a major equipment for harvesting wood from trees.

Methods of harvesting. Terrain and its effects on harvesting. Equipment for harvesting. Age and maturity determination in forest trees. Wood transportation systems. Equipment for transportation.