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FOREST 305 > Syllabus and lecture notes |
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Instructors: |
Tom Steele |
Mark Rickenbach |
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Telephone: |
(715) 356-9070 |
(608) 262-0134 |
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Fax: |
(715) 356-3669 |
(608) 262-9922 |
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E-mail: |
Time: Mondays 1:20 - 3:15 PM, Spring
2002
Room: A121 Russell Labs
Credits:2
I have read many definitions of what is a conservationist . . .and the best one is written not with a pen, but with an axe. --Aldo Leopold
Course Overview: Forest Operations is an applied silviculture course that focuses on the implementation of forest management plans. Students are introduced to the techniques, equipment, and methods used to achieve forest management objectives. Topics include site preparation, natural and artificial regeneration, timber harvesting systems, harvesting system selection and balance, cost and productivity analyses, forest road building, best management practices for water quality, forest products marketing, fiber procurement practices, timber appraisal, and forestry ethics.
Grades: Course grades (A, AB, etc.) will be based on student performance on: three assignments (5% each), three exams (25% each), and class participation (10%). Assignments and exams will be drawn from the real world and reflect the types of questions and challenges facing today's forest manager.
Textbook: There is no textbook for this course. Reference material is drawn from several sources including: class handouts, operational videos, reserve readings, and Internet resources.
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Course Introduction | ||
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28-Jan-2002 |
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Course introduction, format, grades, etc.[ethics notes] |
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Techniques of Stand Establishment | ||
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28-Jan-2002 |
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Ecological aspects of stand establishment |
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04-Feb-2002 |
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Introduction to site preparation |
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Mechanical site preparation: methods & applications |
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11-Feb-2002 |
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Mechanical site preparation: administration & implications |
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Introduction to forest regeneration |
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18-Feb-2002 |
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Reforestation materials & methods |
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Reforestation administration |
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Forest Harvesting Systems: Equipment & Methods | ||
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25-Feb-2002 |
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Introduction to forest harvesting systems |
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Timber processing |
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04-Mar-2002 |
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Primary transport: skidding and forwarding |
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Loading |
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11-Mar-2002 |
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Secondary transport |
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Other harvesting technologies |
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Forest Harvesting Systems: Analysis, Planning & Administration | ||
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18-Mar-2002 |
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Harvesting system cost analysis: machine costs |
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Harvesting system cost analysis: production costs |
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01-Apr-2002 |
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A systems approach to timber harvesting |
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Harvesting system balance |
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08-Apr-2002 |
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AHA! The Auburn Harvesting Analyzer |
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Computer-aided analysis of harvesting systems |
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15-Apr-2002 |
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Roads, trails & landings |
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Best management practices for water quality |
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22-Apr-2002 |
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Environmental impacts of timber harvesting |
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Timber harvesting regulations |
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Forest Products Procurement & Marketing | ||
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29-Apr-2002 |
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Timber markets & appraisal |
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26. |
Buying timber |
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06-May-2202 |
27. |
Selling timber |
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28. |
Ethics in Forestry Practice |
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