Reduced impact logging using long haulage cable systems in hill production forest in Peninsular Malaysia

Ismail Harun, . and Shamsudin Ibrahim, . and Chong P.F., . and Appanah S., . (2000) Reduced impact logging using long haulage cable systems in hill production forest in Peninsular Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

Currently logging activities in Peninsular Malaysia are confined to hilly areas characterized by difficult terrain and sensitive environments. Poor logging practices e.g. using heavy machinery crawler-tractor methods are very damaging to the forest and often lead to massive environmental damage such as soil erosion and high sedimentation in river systems that reduce water quality. Additionally the residual crop gets heavily damaged and the overall biodiversity is reduced. Therefore the current logging practices in Peninsular Malaysia need to be modified to comply to ITTOs Criteria and Indicators for sustainable forest management before the year 2000. In achieving this objective attempts have been made to review ground skidding techniques currently employed in logging operations in hill forests. A pilot study has been undertaken by FRIM to test an alternative logging method suitable for hilly areas. The new method proved to be cheaper and less damaging to the forest and environment with only a few modifications to the existing machinery used. The report highlights the methodology of the new logging method and the reduction in damage to the soil and residual stand.

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Currently logging activities in Peninsular Malaysia are confined to hilly areas characterized by difficult terrain and sensitive environments. Poor logging practices e.g. using heavy machinery crawler-tractor methods are very damaging to the forest and often lead to massive environmental damage such as soil erosion and high sedimentation in river systems that reduce water quality. Additionally the residual crop gets heavily damaged and the overall biodiversity is reduced. Therefore the current logging practices in Peninsular Malaysia need to be modified to comply to ITTOs Criteria and Indicators for sustainable forest management before the year 2000. In achieving this objective attempts have been made to review ground skidding techniques currently employed in logging operations in hill forests. A pilot study has been undertaken by FRIM to test an alternative logging method suitable for hilly areas. The new method proved to be cheaper and less damaging to the forest and environment with only a few modifications to the existing machinery used. The report highlights the methodology of the new logging method and the reduction in damage to the soil and residual stand.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Summary only En
AGROVOC Term:	LOGGING
AGROVOC Term:	LOGGING EQUIPMENT
AGROVOC Term:	EROSION
AGROVOC Term:	SEDIMENTATION
AGROVOC Term:	WATER QUALITY
AGROVOC Term:	BIODIVERSITY
AGROVOC Term:	ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
AGROVOC Term:	FOREST MANAGEMENT
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16564

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