This is an in-person course. This course provides an introduction and overview of the forest industry; products, terminology and manufacturing processes, with a focus on lumber.

This course will be of particular interest to new entrants to the forest industry, administrative and support staff or anyone who wishes to gain a greater understanding of our industry.

This course is often presented to small groups where student/presenter interaction is encouraged. Product samples and reference materials are used as teaching aids throughout the presentation.

This course will also include elements such as:

• Products (species, sizes, and end uses) and key markets
• Tree growth and wood structure
• Manufacturing, finishing and drying
• Lumber grading
• Industry terminology and acronyms
• International Plant Health rules
• Lumber grade rules (introduction)
• Field tours at a sawmill and/or planer or kiln facility
• Course may be presented in the following ways
  • 3 day format – *2 classroom seminar days and a field tour day
  • 3 day format – 3 classroom seminar days (no field tours)
  • 4 day format – 3 classroom seminar days and a field tour day

(The *2 classroom seminar days cover less material due to time constraints, and the field tour would be at a sawmill, planer or kiln facility.)

We can also customize the course format to suit your particular needs.