Description
This course surveys the forest product industry of the Lake State Region. Logging is a diverse and complex profession that requires a wide range of skills and abilities. This course focuses on the industry background knowledge essential for success as an equipment operator in the field. Field trips to harvest sites and area wood processing mills are an essential course component. Topics covered include job safety, supply chains, forest product markets, industry sector profiles, job markets, workman?s compensation, business practices, harvesting systems, best management practices, regulatory review, trade organizations, invasive species, and other topics. Course work includes industry certification modules in Best Management Practices (BMP), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Sustainable Forestry Education (SFE). Students must provide their own transportation to field sites. Prerequisites: E, M, R, and acceptance into the Timber Harvesting Equipment Operator Program.