This module introduces the processes of tree felling, yarding and hauling. Emphasis is on worker safety and minimization of deleterious environmental impacts.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
Recognize the steps towards good felling practices.
Describe several common timber yarding techniques.
Explain the importance of scheduling harvests so as to avoid forest product deterioration.
Fundamental Topics
Instructions: Read Topics 8.1 - 8.5 from the embedded FODE014 e-Notebook below for Module 8.
After reading fundamental concepts for this topic, take up to 5 minutes to take an online self-check quiz for the topic. The main purpose of the quiz is for you to self-check how well you grasp the contents for this topic. You can take the quiz a second time if necessary. When you are ready, click the link Online Quiz 8 to start taking the quiz.
On the Module 8 Discussion board, describe a major impediment to adoption of RIL and one possible way to circumvent this problem.
Graded Assignments
Follow the instructions at Module 8 Assignment to complete and submit the assignments for this module.
Summary
This module introduces forest harvesting, with emphasis on the importance of worker training and supervision. The main approaches to timber yarding are presented, and the economic and ecological costs of felling, yarding, and hauling are discussed.
Self Review (For self learning)
Please use the reflection question below as study guide to conduct self-review for the topic:
What forest activities are most dangerous to workers? How can these risks be reduced?
