Study Guide

Objective

The student
- understands the importance of timber measurements as part of the procurement chain
- knows the laws and regulations establishing the framework for measuring timber and wood fuel
- knows methods used for measuring timber and wood fuel
- can apply different methods for measuring timber and wood fuel
- can store timber and wood fuel at different points of the procurement chain based on the property and freshness requirements for raw materials
- can comply with the requirements of the Insect Protection Act concerning wood storage
- knows methods used to extend the storage time of wood
- knows the risks associated with timber and wood fuel storage
- understands the importance of storage costs in the procurement chain

Content

timber measurement as part of the timber procurement chain
timber measurement act and regulation
methods for measuring timber
control of measuring instruments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge is required