Productivity and Cost Analysis of Three Timber Extraction Methods on Steep Terrain in Thailand

Steep terrain harvesting in Thailand has low productivity because of the shortage of suitable logging extraction methods. Common methods involve extraction using manpower on steep slopes where machines cannot operate. This study compared the utilization of log chutes against manpower and mule method...

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Main Authors: Tomi Kaakkurivaara, Nopparat Kaakkurivaara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Forestry 2018-01-01
Series:Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering
Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/300553