Course Overview
This course will cover the applicable sections of the Forest Practices Code Act, Forest Road Regulation. Road maintenance and upgrade during harvesting operations will be discussed, as well as deactivation after harvesting operations and silvicultural commitments have expired. Other topics include field assessment procedures, mapping and the development of appropriate prescriptions. A field trip is arranged when and if suitable sites are available.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in EENG 8802
Credits
1.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the subtle factors that can cause major slides.
- Interpret and incorporate the requirements of the Forest Road Regulation.
- Discuss the evolution of road rehabilitation guidelines.
- Relate the importance of terrain stability assessment on forestry operations.
- Carry out a road deactivation survey or physical deactivation operations.
- Analyze and interpret road inventory and assessment data.
- Map the inventory data.
- Prepare appropriate prescriptions for maintenance and rehabilitation.
- Explain the long-term goals associated with various levels of deactivation.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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