Forest roads

Structure Type: Course
Code: KB02CPHMT3
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Vuori, Ossi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will be familiar with the planning, construction and implementation of domestic forest roads. Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with the different forest road categories and their structures, the factors influencing forest road planning, construction and maintenance, as well as the legislation and regulation concerning forest roads. Further, students will be competent in making forest road construction plans.

Student's Workload

Total work load of thecourse: 75 h
- of which the scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 35 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Legislation concerning private roads, the environment and soil
- Technical structure of forest roads
- Planning, construction and implementation
- Maintenance of forest roads

Recommended or Required Reading

-Metsäteho. Metsätieohjeisto. 2001. Law and decree concerning private roads.
-Metsätalouden Kehittämiskeskus Tapio. Metsätiet ja metsäluonto. 2003.
-Finnish Road Association. Tiekunta ja tieosakas. 2001.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, field work, and excursions

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

- Exam on theory
- Approved exercises
- Grading based on a scale of 1 to 5

Work Placement

None

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