Forestry Research Institute of Sweden

User-defined specifications of a cable yarder for the Mediterranean mountains

Cable yarding is the common method for timber extraction on steep terrain, and yet its use in the Mediterranean mountains remains limited despite decades of promotion. Then the question arises whether one is promoting the right equipment to the right audience. To answer that ques...

Impact of fleet composition and road network on efficient use of larger and heavier trucks in forestry transport

Abstract Sustainable forestry is fundamental for the supply of raw materials for sustainable products such as wooden houses, packaging, and biofuels. Efficient transport is vital for sustainable forestry, as road transports of roundwood from the forest to recipient industries acc...