The study investigated the effect of wearing chipper knives on machine productivity, fuel
consumption and particles size distribution. The test included two different tree species …

Productivity studies are still frequently used to describe, understand and improve forest
operations. Delays are recognized as being one of the major factors that limit chipper …

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 …

In Mediterranean countries, olive tree pruning residue represents an abundant source of
energy biomass, still largely unexploited for lack of cost-effective harvesting technology. The …

In Italy, short rotation coppice (SRC) has become very popular in recent years, with over
4000ha already planted–almost exclusively with clonal poplar. Commercial harvesting …

Time and motion studies have been and still are frequently used to describe, understand,
and improve forest operations. Delays are recognized as being one of the major factors that …

Feedstocks generated from processing forest residues have traditionally been considered
as a low value product. The economic potential of these materials can be enhanced by …

Small tree size represents the main challenge when designing a cost-effective harvesting
system for European short-rotation plantations. This challenge is further complicated by the …

The study compared the performance of four different logging crews with respect to
productivity, organization and safety. To this purpose, the authors developed a data …

A team of international specialists has developed a new guide for conducting forest work
studies. The guide is a quick how-to manual designed for the field researcher, and it may …