(Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) personnel conduct this training. It consists of a day of lecture followed by a controlled burn laboratory exercise. Successful completion of this certification allows students to fight forest fires in the state of Pennsylvania. Forest management discussion includes silvicultural treatments, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), fire, and how these tools are utilized to maintain forest health and productivity. (Formerly FOR 248) 3 Credits (2 Lecture -3 Lab) FOR252 Timber Harvesting and Equipment This course will provide the student with the basic planning, maintenance and operation of logging equipment and machinery while conducting a harvest operation whereby trees are safely felled, limbed and bucked into their highest economic values utilizing Best Management Practices (BMP) where applicable. 3 Credits (1 Lecture -6 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DSM100 or FOR102.
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2004
- Source
- catalogarchive.pct.edu