Journal article
Selecting the best skidding system using AHP: A case study in Northern Iran
Forest Science, Sofia, Vol.45(2), pp.77-86
2008
Abstract
Selecting the best harvesting system based on the physical characteristics of the logging area and economical parameters is an important decision for forest engineers. To consider different environmental, economical and social criteria this study uses an AHP decision making method to choose the best skidding system for a mountainous mixed hardwood forest. The possible available skidding alternatives are mule logging, wheeled cable skidder and tractor in the case study area. The AHP results showed that the best alternative is mule logging if all criteria have the same weight. But if the economical parameters are more important for the forest managers, then the tractor logging is the best choice.
Details
- Title
- Selecting the best skidding system using AHP: A case study in Northern Iran
- Authors
- Mohammad R Ghaffariyan (Author) - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria
- Publication details
- Forest Science, Sofia, Vol.45(2), pp.77-86
- Publisher
- Bulgarska Akademiya na Naukite
- Date published
- 2008
- ISSN
- 0861-007X
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Industries Research Centre; Forest Research Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449398402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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