FSC 301 - Forest Machinery

A study of the selection, design, and operation of forest machines in forest operations, including machine types, functions, capabilities, and maintenance. Power sources, power transmission, traction, and impacts on the forest environment are analyzed. Emphasis on harvesting machines and systems, including cable logging, but coverage of nearly all machines that are used in other forest operations is included. Lec 2, Lab 2.

Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 111 or permission.

Credits: 3