University of Canterbury
Introduction to Forest Engineering
FORE205
Iowa State Course Substitution
Technical Elective
ME
Course Info
International Credits:
15.0
Converted Credits:
4.0
Country:
New Zealand
Language:
English
Course Description:
History of logging and reasons for harvesting. Steps in the harvesting process; common equipment use in forest operations; machine capabilities and limitations. Developing harvesting systems, including ground-based, cable and helicopter. Introduction to harvest planning and forest roads; machine costing and system productivity. Environmental and safety aspects of forestry operations; the Resource Management Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Forest hydrology; with a focus on minimising impacts of operations on water quality.
Review
- Evaluated Date:
- August 5, 2022
- Evaluated:
- Christian Schwartz
- Expiration Date:
- August 5, 2027