AGRICULTURAL

UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Department of Forestry
& Natural Environment
Management

Harvesting of Forest Products

Course Content

Preparation and organization of logging and harvesting of wood, resin and other forest products. Methods used and harvesting tools (tools, machinery, animals, etc.). Peculiarities of harvest conditions in Greek forests. Harvesting systems in relation to topographical conditions. Principles, methods and systems for the displacement and longevity of wood. Modern mechanical means of shifting and transporting wood (ground, air and water transport). Displacement and transport of wood with tractors (simple and articulated). Economic aspects of harvesting forest products. Analysis of work phases, staffing, training, accidents. Means, tasks, systems, workflow and organization of forest product harvesting. Demonstration of logging and harvesting work in forest stands in the area. Formation, classification and distribution of forest products. Harvesting of resin. Harvesting of forest products and environment.

Learning Results

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
Knows the methods of harvesting forest products
Organize a specific harvest of forest products mainly wood but also other forest products
Has the skills to respond to future research or professional activities.

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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY 

The Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management joined the Faculty of Plant Sciences of the AUA. The Department operates from the academic year 2019-2020 and is based in Tthe city of Karpenisi. Housed in the building facilities of the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management of the former Technical Scool (TEI)  of Central Greece.
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