Appendix 4: Pro forma training modules

Training module for policy-makers

Target participants

• Policy-makers and decision-makers in governments.
• Top management/corporate policy-makers in wood industries.

Objectives

On completion of the training, the participants should:

• Have a clear understanding and appreciation of the economic, environmental and social values of the country's forest resources.
• Recognize the main causes of forest degradation, with particular attention to exploitative logging, and impacts on national development and welfare.
• Be able to analyze the policies (or lack of policies) that have contributed to the present state of forestry affairs.
• Be able to analyze the costs and benefits of the Code.
• Understand how Code implementation could lead to sustainable forest management.
• Be able to formulate policies that encourage stakeholders to formulate, accept and apply the Code.

Training methods

• Briefing on the multiple benefits from forests.
• Discussions on the current state of forestry in the country.
• Exercises in cost-benefit analysis of the Code.
• Exercises in strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis of existing and proposed policies.
• Field visits to observe forests "with" and "without" Code implementation.

Training period

• Two days of discussions and exercises.
• One-day field visit.
• One day for formulation of conclusions and recommendations.

Training materials

• Country papers: state of the nation's forests.
• Compendium of forest policies.
• Exercise materials:

- case study materials (logging production and cost data);
- interest tables;
- calculators; and
- cost-benefit analysis methodology outline.

Day 1: Introducing participants; explanation of the objectives of the training; discussion of the training methods; expectations of the participants; expected outputs of the training. Discussion of the state of the forestry sector of the country; main reasons for the degraded status of the forests; remedial measures that have been applied by the government; introduction to Code.

Day 2: Identification and analysis of existing policies that may have contributed to the deterioration of the forests; identification of policy options that could help reverse forest degradation. Discussion of the nature and goals of the Code; analysis of problems in Code acceptance and implementation by industry; identification and analysis of policy and economic incentives that may encourage Code adoption and application.

Day 3: Field visit to observe: logged over areas where the Code has not been applied; areas logged under the Code; collect data on comparative costs and outputs of "with Code" and "without Code" logging operations.

Day 4: Exercises in cost-benefit analysis of the Code and SWOT analysis of policy options that favour Code implementation.

Conclusions: Code adoption (drawn from the discussions and analyses); recommendations to the government and industry that policy-makers may submit.

Training module for trainers

Objectives

At the end of the training course the participants are expected to have a good working knowledge of the objectives and scope of the Code and a good grasp of the advantages of observing the Code. They should also be able to:

• Prepare a training course plan.
• Prepare visual aids using computers.
• Deliver lectures/demonstrations using appropriate visual aids.
• Organize field trips and carry out training in the field.

Training methods

• Lectures
• Demonstrations
• Exercises
• Field trip

Training period

• One-day lecture on main features of the Code.
• One-day lecture/demonstration on effective teaching.
• One-day field trip to observe forest harvesting.
• One-day exercise on preparing visual aids and presentations.

Training materials

• Slides/transparencies
• Software for preparing transparencies
• Handouts (Code, effective teaching methods)

Training schedule

Day 1: Introducing participants; explanation of the objectives of the training; discussion of the training methods; expectations of the participants; expected outputs of the training. Main features of the Code.

Day 2: Preparing a training course plan:

- setting the course objectives;
- defining the course contents and training methods;
- selection of trainers for different topics;
- identifying training materials needed;
- setting schedules;
- arranging accommodation, meals and transport for participants;
- preparing a course budget;
- preparing visual aids for more effective teaching.

Day 4: Exercises on preparing visual aids using computers, presentations on selected Code topics using visual aids, course summary and closing.

Training module for fieldworkers

Objectives

At the end of the training course, the participants shall have a good working knowledge of:

• Preharvest field preparations
• Harvesting operations
• Harvesting equipment maintenance and servicing
• Camp hygiene
• Safety
• Fire precautions

Training methods

• Lectures on preharvest preparations and harvesting operations.
• Field observation and demonstration (tree marking, felling, skidding, equipment handling and maintenance, safety precautions, and camp hygiene).

Training period

• Two days of lectures using slides/transparencies.
• Two days for observation and demonstration in the field.

Training materials

• Slides and transparencies.
• Handouts on various topics related to logging operations.

Training schedule

Day 1: Introducing participants; explanation of the objectives and significance of the training; discussion of the training methods; expectations of the participants; expected outputs of the training. Preharvest field preparation.

- tree marking;
- locating log landings and skid tracts; and
- skid tracts.

- harvesting;
- extraction systems;
- log storage and transportation systems;
- weather limitations on harvesting;
- log scaling/grading/measuring; and
- post-harvest activities.

- moving equipment;
- workshop facilities;
- toxic waste;
- main fuel and oil storage;
- field servicing and maintenance;
- refuse disposal;
- camp hygiene;
- camp design plans;
- water supply;
- waste disposal;
- domestic wastewater;
- refuse disposal;
- water ponding; and
- additional facilities.

- protective clothing and safety equipment;
- equipment safety requirements;
- fire precautions;
- operational requirements; and
- chainsaws and machines.