News Articles - October 2014

Recent research publications
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“Comparison of cost efficiency of mechanized fuel wood thinning systems for hardwood plantations on farmland”

 “Productivity study of WoodPac bundling of logging residues and small stems”

“The energy consumption and economic costs of different vehicles used in transporting wood chips”

 “Wood-based energy products – land or energy efficient?”

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Newsflash - What's happening in Forest Engineering?
2018-02-22 10:49:12

Pezzolato produces a new large-log crosscutting machine

Bandit introduces their new tracked stump grinder

FAE celebrates 25 years in business

Deere announces changes to their forestry and construction division senior leadership

North America news - Integrated Cat grade control technology now standard equipment on 323F excavators

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New whole tree drum chipper from Morbark
2018-02-22 10:27:50

The 30 / 36 has been redesigned for increased chipper productivity.

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New M-Series log truck cranes from Palfinger
2018-02-22 10:24:50

Improvements can be found in the seat, protective operator hood, crane column and hose routing.

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Wood as an Engineering Material
2018-02-22 09:53:44

The USDA Forest Service has published a comprehensive wood handbook.

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Wyssen introduce their new W-40 cable winch
2018-02-22 09:40:41

The winch is suited for long-distance up and downhill cable extraction.

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Determining the effect of slope on the productivity of a levelling processor
2018-02-22 08:07:30

Ground-based logging systems are continually being used on steeper slopes. Australian researcher’s investigated one of these logging machines.

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