Course code MežZP013
Credit points 3
Total Hours in Course81
Independent study hours81
Date of course confirmation30.03.2021
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Mg. silv.
Dr. sc. ing.
Practical training working with chainsaw in clear-cutting and thinning operations, young forest stand tending using brush-saw.
Teaching practical skills in a different forest works, using the most appropriate power tools and techniques. Acquired knowledge and skills are appropriate to the requirements laid down in the forest work workman's qualifications and work using motor saw and brush saw.
1.Work safety regulations.
2.Working with a chainsaw in clear-cutting areas.
3.Working with a brushcutter - care for young plants.
4. Working with a brushcutter - care for young plants.
5.Working with a chainsaw in felling areas.
Complete acquisition of the internship program in the forest. Successful practical skills test. Test.
Independent preparation for knowledge control by studying special literature and using the study resources available in the e-learning environment within the study course.
Complete acquisition of the internship program in the forest. Successful practical skills test. Test.
1. Motorzāģis - lietošana un apkope. Zviedrijas nacionālā mežsaimniecības pārvalde, [1997?]. 65 lpp.
2. Līpiņš L. Stumbru racionāla sagarumošana. Rīga: LLU Meža izmantošanas kat., Zvaigzne, 1999. 75 lpp .
3. Saliņš Z. Mežizstrādes tehnoloģija. Jelgava : LLU Meža ekspluatācijas kat., 1997. 80 lpp.
1. Benzīna motorinstrumentu lietošanas instrukcijas.
2. Benzīna motorzāģus un motorinstrumentu ražojošo (tirgojošo) firmu prospekti.
1. Baltijas Koks, ISSN 1407-6667
2. International Forest Industries, ISSN 978-989-643-016-00
The study course is included in the compulsory part of the professional higher education bachelor study program "Forest Engineer" of the Faculty of Forestry and in the optional part of the academic education bachelor study program "Forest Science" in full-time studies.