Immediate solution to an old problem : re-desiging and re-tooling of the traditional ground skidding system

Gan B. K., . and Weinland G., . and Bauernfried Peter, . (2002) Immediate solution to an old problem : re-desiging and re-tooling of the traditional ground skidding system. In: Conference on Forestry and Forest Products Research, 20-24 Nov 1999, Kuala Trengganu (Malaysia).

Air-bone harvesting systems in steep terrain will only be operational in Peninsular Malaysia in the medium term. In the meantime short-term solutions for the mitigation of the emvironmental impact of ground-based timber harvesting are needed. The exixting road constrution and harvesting guidelines based on the tradional ground skidding system (GSS) consider many aspects of Reduced Impact Logging (RIL). The lack however clear instructions on the appropriate machinery and its proper use. It is neither realistic nor desirable to replace the existing machinery for road construction and harvesting in total especially not in the short term. Instead based on an analysis of major shortcomings the paper proposes re-designing of the current harvesting operations and a re-tooling of machinery and equipment. Recommendations for damage assessment and for training of the personnel involved in harvesting are given.

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Air-bone harvesting systems in steep terrain will only be operational in Peninsular Malaysia in the medium term. In the meantime short-term solutions for the mitigation of the emvironmental impact of ground-based timber harvesting are needed. The exixting road constrution and harvesting guidelines based on the tradional ground skidding system (GSS) consider many aspects of Reduced Impact Logging (RIL). The lack however clear instructions on the appropriate machinery and its proper use. It is neither realistic nor desirable to replace the existing machinery for road construction and harvesting in total especially not in the short term. Instead based on an analysis of major shortcomings the paper proposes re-designing of the current harvesting operations and a re-tooling of machinery and equipment. Recommendations for damage assessment and for training of the personnel involved in harvesting are given.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SD235 M3S964 vol. 1 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	FOREST MANAGEMENT
AGROVOC Term:	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AGROVOC Term:	FORESTRY
AGROVOC Term:	FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT
AGROVOC Term:	NATURAL RESOURCES
AGROVOC Term:	SUSTAINABILITY
AGROVOC Term:	SILVICULTURE
AGROVOC Term:	AGROECOSYSTEMS
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:52
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7671

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