Harvesting Systems and Work Productivity in Australian Forest Operations: A Short Literature Review

Mohammad Reza Ghaffariyan

doi:10.3897/silvabalcanica.27.e188480

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Harvesting Systems and Work Productivity in Australian Forest Operations: A Short Literature Review

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Harvesting Systems and Work Productivity in Australian Forest Operations: A Short Literature Review

Mohammad Reza Ghaffariyan

Silva Balcanica, Vol.27(1), pp.43-50

2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/silvabalcanica.27.e188480

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Abstract

Cut-to-Length (CTL)

Mechanized Harvesting

roadside chipping

whole tree method (WT)

productivity

Australian forest operations increasingly rely on mechanized harvesting to improve productivity, reduce labour, and optimize biomass recovery. This review focuses on Cut-to-Length (CTL), and Whole Tree harvesting method (WT) including Roadside Chipping applied in Australia. This report examines machine performance, operational efficiency, and residue management. Productivity depends on tree size, stand density, terrain, and operator skill. CTL method offers high timber output with precise residue handling, while Roadside Chipping and WT enhance biomass utilization. Comparative analyses highlight method-specific efficiency and cost effectiveness under varying conditions. Remaining knowledge gaps include digital integration, supply chain optimization, and performance in diverse forest types. The insights provide guidance for sustainable, economically viable forest management and strategic machine selection in Australian plantations.

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Title: Harvesting Systems and Work Productivity in Australian Forest Operations: A Short Literature Review
Authors: Mohammad Reza Ghaffariyan (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Publication details: Silva Balcanica, Vol.27(1), pp.43-50
Publisher: Bulgarska Akademiya na Naukite, Forest Research Institute
Date published: 2026
DOI: 10.3897/silvabalcanica.27.e188480
ISSN: 2815-2549
Copyright note: This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Organisation Unit: Forest Industries Research Centre; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Forest Research Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991229279602621
Output Type: Journal article

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