Effect of tree size on time of each work element and processing productivity using an excavator-based single-grip harvester or processor at a landing

Journal of Forest Research

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 226-233

  Nakagawa, Masahiko ^a   Hayashi, Naoki ^b   Narushima, Takayoshi ^b  

^a HOKKAIDO RESEARCH ORGANIZATION   (Japan)

^b Green Takinoue   (Japan)

Author keywords

Bucking; DBH; Efficiency; Piece volume; Work element

Indexed keywords

BUCKING; CROSS-CUTTING; ON TIME; RATE OF INCREASE; TREE DIAMETER; TREE SIZE;

HARVESTING; LANDING; STRESS ANALYSIS;

PRODUCTIVITY;

DIAMETER; SIZE EFFECT; TREE STUMP; VOLUME; WOOD QUALITY;

EID: 77955091818     PISSN: 13416979     EISSN: 16107403     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10310-010-0180-2     Document Type: Article

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