COFORD has supplied us with ideas on how to harvest coppiced willow, and store the product to meet customer requirements.
The ProAX technology on KESLA’s new 16, 20 and 25 RH/RHS harvester heads allow both chainsaw and cutting shear felling of trees.
Komatsu has developed a control system for harvester heads being used with simple excavators.
Logging-on examines an FAO publication that provides useful information for roads on difficult terrain.
FESA have undertaken a major revision of their logging practices guidelines.
FESA have produced guidelines for using ground based harvesting systems on difficult terrain.
The information covers the supply chain from biomass harvesting to energy production.
We examine the Forestry Commissions guide to good practice when carrying out whole-tree harvesting.
Felling timber using chainsaws is one of the most dangerous tasks. This guide assists us with the key safety aspects of chainsaws.
The FESA handbook, compiled in 2010, can be downloaded from their website.