ISO 8965-2013 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 8965-2013 — International Standard ISO 8965:2013, "Logging industry — Technology — Terms and definitions". This edition provides a standardized vocabulary for technological operations, equipment and processes used in the logging industry to promote consistent terminology across organizations and countries.

Abstract

This standard defines terms relating to technological operations in the logging industry, giving agreed definitions for key concepts, machinery and processes used in timber harvesting and associated activities.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (replaced by a later edition).
• Publication date: October 2013 (2013-10).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 79.020; 01.040.79.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2013).
• Number of pages: 26 pages (as published in the 2013 edition).

Scope

ISO 8965:2013 provides vocabulary and definitions for technological operations in the logging industry. It covers terms that describe processes, equipment and operational activities associated with harvesting and initial handling of timber, with the objective of harmonizing terminology used by practitioners, manufacturers, regulators and standards bodies. (Note: the 2013 edition has since been succeeded by a newer edition.)

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized terms for logging technology and operations (harvesting, felling, extraction, landing operations).
• Definitions for common forestry machinery and equipment used in logging activities (e.g., harvesters, skidders, forwarders — as referenced in the vocabulary).
• Terminology to support clear specification, procurement and technical communication between suppliers, operators and regulators in the logging sector.
• Cross-references to related ISO documents and notes identifying complementary standards for mobile/self-propelled forestry machinery.

Typical use and users

Used by forestry companies, logging contractors, equipment manufacturers, standards developers, technical authors, training organizations and governmental/regulatory bodies to ensure consistent use of terminology in specifications, technical documentation, training materials and regulatory texts.

Related standards

ISO 8965:2013 has been superseded by ISO 8965:2022 (Logging industry — Technology — Vocabulary). The later edition (2022) is the current published version and includes editorial updates and cross-references; that edition also directs readers to ISO 6814 for terms related to mobile and self-propelled machinery used in forestry. Stakeholders should consult the 2022 edition for the most up-to-date vocabulary.

Keywords

logging; forestry; vocabulary; terminology; harvesting; felling; extraction; logging machinery; logging technology; ISO 8965; ISO/TC 218.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 8965:2013 is an international standard that provided a controlled vocabulary — definitions of terms — for technological operations in the logging industry. It was published by ISO in October 2013.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers terms and definitions relating to logging technology: processes, equipment and operational activities used in timber harvesting and initial handling, to support consistent communication and documentation across the sector.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Forestry companies, logging contractors, equipment manufacturers, technical writers, trainers, standards developers and regulators use this vocabulary to align terminology in specifications, manuals, training and regulations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 edition is withdrawn and has been superseded by ISO 8965:2022. Users should refer to the 2022 edition for the current, published vocabulary.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 8965 sits within the work of ISO/TC 218 (Forestry equipment and machinery) and is related to other ISO documents that cover machinery terminology and performance; the 2022 edition specifically points readers to ISO 6814 for terms on mobile and self-propelled forestry machinery.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Logging, forestry, vocabulary, terminology, harvesting, machinery, felling, extraction, ISO 8965, ISO/TC 218.