In this course, the student examines timber harvesting equipment operation, maintenance, and safety and learns the skills needed to administer a timber harvest. They assess land for implementation of a timber harvest management plan which includes proper skid trails; landings; access and erosion control; harvesting ethics; laws; and acceptable management practices. They also map and create a timber harvest plan based on forest inventory and land assessment.
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School
School of Agriculture Plant and Animal Sciences
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Number
1062
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Subject
Agriculture and Animal Science (AGR)
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Semester
Spring
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Lecture/Lab/Seminar Hours
3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab per week
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Credits
4
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Fee
$300