Harvesting of Timber

What this topic covers

Covers factors to consider before harvesting timber and pre-harvesting activities such as stock survey, reconnaissance, field inspections, and pre-felling inspection. Procedures for harvesting timber in natural forests and plantations, including permit acquisition, yield approval, felling, extraction, and measurement. Knowledge of log markings (property mark, locality mark, compartment number, stock survey number, tree number, reserve code, log number) and their interpretation. Harvesting, extraction, and transportation processes (felling, cross-cutting, hauling, marking, loading, transportation). Knowledge of harvesting equipment (chain-saw, hand saw, axe, cutlass) and their advantages/disadvantages. Safety measures during harvesting, including use of safety gear, directional felling, and staff training.