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| FORE0015-2 | Forest harvesting
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| Duration : | 14h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
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| Lecturer : | Philippe Lejeune |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 1. Introduction
2. Evolution of forest mechanization
3. Mechanized felling
4. Wood primary transport
5. Productivity and profitability in logging
6. Security measure in forest harvesting
7. Wood fuel chain supply |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Presentation of main forest harvesting systems used throughout the world. Attention is paid to
- interaction between environment constraints and equipments;
- improvement thanks to new technologies (wood supply chain);
- security measures in forest harvesting.
After completing the course the student is expected to
- understand the concepts harvesting methods and harvesting systems;
- be able to identify the factors affecting the selection of a harvesting system;
- be able to recognize the most common equipments used in mechanized forest harvesting and to know their main functionalities;
- be able to estimate the productivity and calculate the profitability of a forest harvesting system;
- be able to set up safety concepts in forest harvesting operations (safety equipment, risk factors, ..). |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic knowledge in silviculture |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lectures : 10h
Seminar : 4h
Personnal works : 10h |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| - The support of the lectures will be distributed through MyULG
- ARMEF [1993]. Manuel d'exploitation forestière (tome 1). ARMEF, CTBA, 442 p.
- ARMEF [1994]. Manuel d'exploitation forestière (tome 2). ARMEF, CTBA, 415 p. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination (40%)
Personal report (60%) |
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Contacts :
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| Lejeune, Philippe (Professeur)
Forest and Nature Management
081 622296 |
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