Abstract Purpose of the Review The aim of the review was to better understand the impacts
of the dominant harvesting systems in Europe, namely harvester-forwarder (HFW), chainsaw …

Abstract Purpose of Review Electrification is the second major shift in the type of drivetrain
technology employed in cable yarding equipment, after the gradual transition from …

Cable-based yarding technology has had a long tradition on steep slopes in Europe, and
the new implementation of yarding functions in recent decades favored operational …

Cable yarding is a well-established practice for wood extraction in mountainous regions in
most parts of the world where fully mechanized harvesting systems like harvester-forwarder …

A survey was conducted on 12 cable yarding operations in northern Italy, with the purpose of
determining fuel consumption and time use. The observation unit was the individual …

Firewood extraction by mule forwarding is still common in oak coppices in Central and
Southern Italy. This is due to the scarce presence of aerial extraction systems such as cable …

Salvage logging is increasing in Central Europe because of the growth of severe
meteorological events, and timber harvesting in these conditions is challenging in terms of …

The efficiency of forest logging operations can be strongly affected by the layout of the
harvesting pattern, which is usually based on silvicultural constraints and technical …

Radical changes are necessary to address challenges related to global warming and
pollution. Ever-tightening emission standards for combustion engines have already led to a …

Meeting ever-tightening emission regulations and ambitious climate targets requires drastic
efficiency improvements and emission reduction across all sectors. Hybridization as an …