Despite similarly steep terrain, the productivity of forest harvesting operations in Japan is
lower than in Central Europe. Harvesting systems in Japan are typically characterized by the …

Cut-to-length harvesters collect detailed information on the dimensions and characteristics
of individual harvested trees. When equipped with global navigation satellite system (GNSS) …

The application of a harvester for thinning operations in young stands can pose several
dilemmas. Firstly, the value of the timber obtained should be higher than the cost of the …

There has been a global increase in the demand for woody biomass in the last decade. The
imperative to achieve the highest production per unit of land while preserving natural forest …

Productivity analysis in mechanized harvesting has traditionally relied on statistical expertise
and mathematical modeling. However, machine learning tools have emerged as a viable …

Due to global advancement of technology in forest operations, utilization of advanced
machineries such as grapple skidder (GS) in timber harvesting has been increasing in the …

The aim of this research was to determine the most productive tree-cutting methods, and the
factors influencing them, in flat and sloping terrains in tree plantations in Brazil. The study …

The operational productivity and costs of tree felling operations can be influenced by several
factors, among which, the machine characteristics, slope class, the cutting area and the …

This work was carried out in a teak plantation in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The
objective was to evaluate technical and economic indicators of the cutting and processing of …