Most logging people have heard of Canadian based FERIC, which is a division FPInnovations. FERIC is a large forest engineering research division and are prolific producers of research.
Trying to find wood to use as an energy source is becoming more challenging. One potential source is stump wood. This article looks at the productivity of the equipment used in the harvesting of stump wood.
Good news in these economic times is that Ponsse has experienced an upturn in equipment sales during the first quarter of 2010.
Cost effective harvesting of timber on steeper slopes is increasingly becoming an industry focus area. The new Tigercat LS855C shovel logger allows exactly for that.
The Awassos MD 60C articulated mini-skidder is ideal for low impact forestry and selective cutting (thinning) operations.
This is the third and final part in our discussion on hydrostatic transmissions(HST). In this issue we examine open and closed circuit and loop HST systems.
Chains are most commonly used for choking of trees or logs. However steel ropes are also used and synthetic ropes are becoming more prominent.
19-22 August 2010 - Maderexpo - Montevideo, Uruguay.
2-4 September 2010 - FinnMETKO - Finland.