Piece-Rates in Tree Felling and conversion in Kaghan valley: Part-I
Piece-Rates in Tree Felling and conversion in Kaghan valley: Part-I
M. Ayaz
ABSTRACT
In the presence of contractor system of forest work in
Pakistan, the possibilities of improvement of forest
operations, through the introduction of improved tools,
techniques, mechanization and vocational training of
contract workers, are very low. Replacement of contract
system is only possible when the forestry works are done
departmentally, through the direct engagement and
payment of forest workers. For this work an appropriate
wage system is an important pre-requisite. At present
there is no incentive oriented wage system (piece-rates)
in forestry, which is developed on time and productivity
principles. To develop a piece-rate on the basis of time
demand and productivity considering tree variables and
work place factors, time studies were carried out in
Kaghan Valley on felling and conversion of deodar
(Cedrus deodara) and fir/spruce (Abies pindrow / Picea
smithiana) trees. Piece-rates so developed are presented
in this article.
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June 1992
Vol. 42, Iss. 2
