Forest Operations

The methodology of teaching and learning the different forestry operations is based on:
1. In the teaching of practical classes. The methodology for the forestry operations study is based on: description and objectives (machine type, power and equipment); technical description; conditions of use; yields and unit costs, advantages and constraints, control methods to: a) physical and financial execution, b) performance and quality, c) hygiene and safety and d) sustainability criteria.
2. In the analysis of articles and reports on the contents of this unit course.
3. On carrying out 2 projects: 1) afforestation and 2) harvesting Components to be classified and assessment tools: 1) test (75%), 2) carrying out 2 projects (25%): a) afforestation and b) harvesting.

This unit aims to enable students with criteria for making and implementing decisions in terms of forestry operations inherent to different phases:
Module 1 – for forest stands regeneration (natural or artificial), cultural practices (cleaning, scrolling in hardwoods, and phytosanitary treatments);
Module 2 – for other cultural practices (pruning, thinning), harvesting and logging.

The study of the various operations involved on forest regeneration, cultural practices and harvesting is based on:
– The acquisition of knowledge about: (1) the analysis of the environmental constraints; (2) the identification of forest operations to perform, depending on the objectives and characteristics of the physical environment, (3)
the identification of the effect of climatic factors on the time spent by forest operation, yield and costs, (4) the median operative time and costs associated, (5) the establishment of operative and financial timeline, and (6)
the best practices for storage and application of phytochemicals products in forest.
– On criteria that support decision-making and meet the standards of hygiene and safety, the principles of sustainable forest management and aspects related to the forest protection.

• - Exame Teórico-Prático - 75.0%
• - 2 Trabalhos Práticos - 25.0%

• - Reports and discussion (2) - 25.0%
• - Written Tests (2) - 75.0%

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