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Tree Harvesting Techniques

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Authors:
  1. K. A. G. Staaf

    1. College of Forestry, Swedish University of Agriculture, Uppsala, Sweden

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  2. N. A. Wiksten

    1. Canadian Executive Overseas, Montreal, Canada

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Part of the book series: Forestry Sciences (FOSC, volume 15)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages 1-15
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  2. Introduction

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 17-17

  3. Tree harvesting — General

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 19-22

  4. Planning of tree harvesting

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 23-42

  5. Environmental features influencing tree harvesting

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 43-58

  6. Tree harvesting techniques

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 59-59

  7. Felling

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 60-98

  8. Delimbing

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 98-141

  9. Bucking

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 142-168

  10. Debarking

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 168-187

  11. Bunching

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 187-194

  12. Chipping

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 194-209

  13. Transports of timber in terrain

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 211-292

  14. Tree Harvesting Techniques applied in five basic methods

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 293-344

  15. Work studies

    • K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten
    Pages 345-361

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 363-371
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About this book

The introduction of chain saws and tractors in the early 1950's marked the beginning of a change in tree harvesting techniques from the old manual methods to mechanized operations. It was followed by a rapid evolution both technically and systematically. Hence, the requirements for improved know­ ledge of operational efficiency also increased. Changing relations between Man, machines and environment brought about new experiences and awareness of a physiological and ergonomic nature. Improved knowledge of both machine technology and planning of work on a small or large scale has grown increa­ singly important for an efficient utilization of expensive machines and other equipment. The need for a textbook on tree harvesting techniques including expe­ riences made in recent years is enhanced. The book presented here is prima­ rily based on lectures given on the subject of Forest Techniques at the Faculty of Forestry at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and after modifications also at the University of Nairobi (Kenya). Thus, the book is written primarily for students at the faculties and institutes of forestry. However, it is also useful for persons actively occupied in forest operations. The presentation of this book in its original Swedish version in 1972 created a considerable interest in the preparation of a condensed edition in English. Thus interest has been expressed in Finland, Norway, Holland, Canada, U.S.A., Brazil, Japan, Poland, Scotland and Yugoslavia.

Authors and Affiliations

  • College of Forestry, Swedish University of Agriculture, Uppsala, Sweden

    K. A. G. Staaf

  • Canadian Executive Overseas, Montreal, Canada

    N. A. Wiksten

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Tree Harvesting Techniques

  • Authors: K. A. G. Staaf, N. A. Wiksten

  • Series Title: Forestry Sciences

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3592-6

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 1984

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-247-2994-4Published: 30 September 1984

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-8282-4Published: 30 December 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-017-3592-6Published: 09 March 2013

  • Series ISSN: 0924-5480

  • Series E-ISSN: 1875-1334

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 359

  • Topics: Forestry

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