Question:
Harvesting trail layout is determined by:
Response:
The type of cutting
The method of removal
The shape of the area
The terrain
All of the above
In the forwarding method, trees are dragged on the trails.
True
False
Avoid skidding logs on the road:
Because it tears up the road
Because the logs get packed with soil
Both
Face cutting trails are used by:
Skidders
Forwarders
Skid trails in a thinning :
Should be as far apart as possible
About 60m apart
It depends on the terrain and the cable length
On steep slopes, always layout trails for downhill traffic.
When planning your road network:
Its better to build more road and less trail
Its better to build more trail and less road
The amount of road versus trail depends on long-term use
A grub road is:
Cleared of big rocks and stumps
Used to locate soil grubs
Paved
More expensive to build than a D class road
List three trail maintenance activities.
List three benefits of a well-planned road.
Natural Resources