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Recent research publications
2018-02-22 10:57:09

“Methodology development and simulations for estimating greenhouse gas emission reductions from improved forest management with reduced impact  
logging”

“Simulating conventional and integrated stump- and round-wood harvesting systems: a comparison of productivity and costs”

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Recent research publications
2018-02-22 10:57:06

"Effect of storage methods on willow chips quality”

"Using LiDAR to assess impacts of forest harvest landings on vegetation height by harvest season and the potential for recovery over time"

"Automatic GNSS-enabled harvester data collection as a tool to evaluate factors affecting harvester productivity in a Eucalyptus spp. harvesting operation in Uruguay"

"Productivity and work processes of small-tree bundler Fixteri FX15a in energy wood harvesting from early pine dominated thinnings"

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Recent research publications
2018-02-22 10:57:02

“A survey analysis of forest harvesting and transportation operations in Michigan”

 “Productivity analysis of an un-guyed integrated yarder-processor with running skyline”

“Developing training for industrial wood supply management”

“Selecting an appropriate excavator-based yarder concept for Norwegian conditions through the analytical hierarchy process”

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Recent research publications
2018-02-22 10:57:02

“Theoretical potentials of forwarder trailers with and without axle load restrictions”

 “Effect of transmission type on wheel slip under overload – Presented on the example of the AGT 835 T tractors”

“Effects of traffic frequency and skid trail slope on surface runoff and sediment yield”

“Evaluation of a novel prototype harvester head in early fuel-wood thinnings”

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Recent research publications
2018-02-22 10:56:56

“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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Safety requirements for using excavator-based machines in logging operations
2018-02-22 10:56:55

FESA provides guidelines for the safe use of construction excavators in forestry operations.

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Safety manuals and videos for logging and road construction machinery
2018-02-22 10:56:27

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) produces a series of safety manuals and videos.

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Recent research publications
2018-02-22 10:56:25

“Advances in agricultural machinery management: A review”

“Grinding of Stumps, Logging Residues and Small Diameter Wood Using a CBI 5800 Grinder with a Truck as a Base Machine”

“Evaluation of the Hitman PH330 acoustic assessment system for harvesters”

“Increasing resilience of timber supply: How a variable buffer stock of timber can efficiently reduce exposure to shortfalls caused by wildfires”

 “Cost estimates of post harvest forest biomass supply for Canada”

 “Ground-Based Thinning on Steep Slopes in Western Oregon: Soil Exposure and Strength Effects”

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Recent research publications
2018-02-22 10:56:19

“Effects of Wheeled Cable Skidding on Residual Trees in Selective Logging in Caspian Forests”

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Recent research publications
2018-02-22 10:56:17

“The adequacy of falling object protection design criteria for feller bunchers”

“Optimising cable harvesting layout when using variable-length cable roads in central Europe”

“Cost estimates of post harvest forest biomass supply for Canada”

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