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New Publication - Road Haulage Of Round Timber: Code Of Practice
The Timber Transport Forum of the UK has released the 4th edition of their log transport best practice document.
New Publication - New Zealand Forest Road Engineering Manual
The legendary LIRA (Logging Industry Research Association) roading manual released in 1999 has been fully revised.
Improving The Profitability Of Steep Slope Harvesting In New Zealand
Future Forests Research (FFR) provides an overview of how logging cost reductions on steep terrain can be achieved.
Komatsu To Acquire Logmax
Komatsu believes that the LogMax range will complement its existing range with regard to different types of harvesting and tree sizes.
Cable Yarding And Loading Handbook
The Oregon OSHA Cable Yarding and Loading Handbook focuses on skyline yarding on steep slopes.
Guidelines For Difficult Terrain Harvesting
FESA have produced guidelines for using ground based harvesting systems on difficult terrain.
New Logging Handbook Adds Value To Harvesting Operations
“Working in Harvesting Teams: Basic knowledge” is a great piece of literature that can be used by students and professionals alike.
Guidelines For Forest Road Engineering In Mountainous Terrain
Logging-on examines an FAO publication that provides useful information for roads on difficult terrain.
Safety Guidelines For Felling Trees With Chainsaws
WorkSafeBC provides training safety standards for chainsaw felling.
Guidelines For Forest Engineering Practices
FESA have undertaken a major revision of their logging practices guidelines.