Forest Road Deactivation

Forest Road Deactivation is a two-day class and field course that focuses on road deactivation assessments and prescriptions. Research has shown that many landslides occur due to problems associated with forest road deactivation. This is often a result of using techniques that were unsuitable for the terrain.
Topics Covered:
- Regulations
- Professional Requirements
- Deactivation Requirements
- Professional Assistance
- Planning
- Data Collection
- Field Observations
- Deactivation Techniques
This course is recommended for foresters and engineers, technicians, field staff from both government and industry or anyone involved in planning, inspecting, monitoring and supervising forest road deactivation.
This course is also available as a custom offering for employers and organizations. Please contact cstudies@unbc.ca for details.
- Steve Rooke
Details
Required Materials
Hard hat, high visibility vest, safety footwear, outdoor-appropriate clothes, notebook, and pens/pencils.
Course Cancellations
Please note that courses may be cancelled at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.