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FOR2070 Sustainable Fibre Harvesting & Processing

Intermediate · 1 credit · NAT - Natural Resources

Description
Students examine sustainable forest management plans and the process of harvesting and using forest resources.
Prerequisite
None

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify major components of a sustainable forest land management plan

    • 1.1 identify long-term (200 year) planning goals, considering:

      • 1.1.1 inventory

      • 1.1.2 growth and yield

      • 1.1.3 sustainability policy

    • 1.2 identify medium-term (detailed forest management plan—10 year) planning goals, considering:

      • 1.2.1 changes in conditions

      • 1.2.2 AAC calculations

      • 1.2.3 harvest sequence

      • 1.2.4 public and/or First Nation advisory committee input

      • 1.2.5 cumulative effects and integrating other resource uses

    • 1.3 identify short-term (annual operating plan) planning goals, considering:

      • 1.3.1 block and road layout through emulating natural disturbances (fire, insects, disease and weather)

      • 1.3.2 operation protection for watershed, soil values, wildlife and special areas of interest

  • 2 develop a forest management plan

  • 3 describe the mechanics of harvesting trees

    • 3.1 identify safety legislation and requirements relevant to visiting a forest harvest site

    • 3.2 identify stages in the harvesting procedure from stump to mill, including falling, skidding/forwarding, delimbing, bucking, sorting and/or chipping, loading and hauling

    • 3.3 describe techniques and equipment used to harvest trees

    • 3.4 describe techniques and equipment used to transport logs and/or chips/fibre from landing site to mill

    • 3.5 describe techniques used in slash management, reforestation and road reclamation/rehabilitation following logging operations

  • 4 explain techniques used in the utilization of wood and product formation

    • 4.1 identify major categories of forest products and give examples of each, considering:

      • 4.1.1 pulp and paper

      • 4.1.2 solid wood products

      • 4.1.3 panel board; e.g., veneer, oriented strand board, fibre board, plywood

      • 4.1.4 chemical and medicinal products

      • 4.1.5 bio-energy

    • 4.2 describe the steps and processes involved in log utilization at a sawmill

    • 4.3 describe the steps and processes involved in wood utilization at a pulp mill, including:

      • 4.3.1 mechanical processes

      • 4.3.2 chemical processes

    • 4.4 explain how the processing of wood can be used in the co-generation of energy

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in your immediate environment

    • 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.