Journal article
A short review of efficient ground-based harvesting systems for steep and mountainous areas
Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov, Vol.7 (56)(2), pp.11-16
2014
Abstract
There is an increased interest to find cost-efficient and environmentally sound options for timber harvesting in steep terrain since such operational conditions are widespread around the world. Several low or fully mechanized options were tested in steep terrain in order to assess their performance. This study gives an overview on achieved results when testing ground-based forest equipment such as harvesters, forwarders, skidders and chutes on steep terrain. The results as well as the testing conditions presented herein may help forest practitioners in decision making on what kind of equipment to use in similar work conditions.
Details
- Title
- A short review of efficient ground-based harvesting systems for steep and mountainous areas
- Authors
- Mohammad R Ghaffariyan (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Publication details
- Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov, Vol.7 (56)(2), pp.11-16
- Publisher
- Transilvania University Press
- Date published
- 2014
- ISSN
- 2065-2135
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2014 Transilvania University Press. Reproduced here with permission..
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Industries Research Centre; Forest Research Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449036602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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