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