Forest logistics and industry (5 cr)
Code: ME00AE60-3002
General information
Enrollment
20.08.2018 - 07.09.2018
Timing
29.10.2018 - 20.12.2018
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
- Timo Leinonen
Teacher in charge
Timo Leinonen
Groups
-
VV2018-2019
Objective
You know the key terminology of forestry logistics and industry.
You know the development of logging and transportation technology.
You know how wood procurement logistics is planned.
You know how timber volume and quality are measured.
You know the principles of pulp and paper manufacturing.
You know sawmilling and plywood manufacturing technologies.
Content
How do you evaluate forest stands prior to and after harvesting?
How do you determine timber volume and quality?
How do you select the equipment for logging and transportation?
What are the demands set by further processing for raw material?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Finnish forestry is an introductory course to this subject and should be completed prior to this course.