Harvest Systems and Products

Course Number: 
NR 280
Course Credits: 
5.00
Course Description: 
This course is designed to expose the student to the variety of harvest techniques used to remove products from the forest. In addition, we will cover subjects including: cost analysis, logging plans, wood and other forest products, road layout and construction, best management practices (BMP?s), timber appraisal and contracts. Some activities will be conducted at the school forest and will emphasize wood identification, unit layout, identification of hazards, and tool safety. 3 theory hours, 4 guided practice hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites: 
Prerequisites: Successful completion of NR 101 and NR 260 with a 2.0 GPA or better; or instructor permission.
Course Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose and importance of harvest systems in the context of forest management.
  • Identify forest products and manufacturing standards for these products.
  • Explain the parts of logging contracts, log purchase agreements and standard permits.
  • Describe road systems and landing criteria to meet transportation requirements for the forest.
  • Apply proper calculations when determining payloads, road construction standards.