The aim of the course is to provide delegates with a thorough grounding in the safe working practices of Organised Felling.
Objectives
Select system for crop, trees & terrain – Strip method for larger trees
Timberzone – All timber presented in zone
Brash Matt – Brash of sufficient width for forwarder.
Brash Management – Brash removed from timber zone to brash zone.
Timber lengths – Timber cut to correct length and quality
Who should attend?
Forestry Operators
Programme
9.15 Arrival
9.30 Workshop Starts
12.30 Lunch (please ensure you bring your own)
13.15 Workshop Restarts
16.30 Close
Instructor
Alun Rhys Jones
Alun R Jones is a well established Forestry Contractor based in north Wales, he has experience in all levels of forestry contracting using machines as well as motor manual processing. Alun is part of the Welsh Policy Committee for the Forestry Contractors Association as well as a Lantra Verifier, and a specialised forestry instructor and City & Guilds Assessor.
Alun is well respected within the forest industry and forestry training industry in Wales and the wider UK having been a staple name with his peers wince the mid 90s. Alun is also an original member of the Focus on Forestry First Advisory Group and has been a Director of the company since 2015.
Point of contact
If you have any issues booking this event please contact - knowledgetransfer@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk
Booking Fee
£20
Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.
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