International Journal of Forest Engineering

🌍 New study on Mozambique’s Miombo woodlands: Manual felling + low mechanization = high logging costs. ⏱️ Productivity: 4.53–20.31 m³/h 💰 Unit cost: USD 16 /m³ Improving efficiency could make timber harvesting more sustainable. #Forestry #Sustainability doi.org/10.1080/149421…

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Are terminals just an obligatory nuisance and additional cost in the road transport of timber? A simulation study showed that introducing a truck terminal in timbersupply chain may actually increase transport efficiency and reduce GHG emissions. Are terminals just an obligatory

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Improving road base performance in wet ground: stone mattresses The research indicates this method can increase the bearing capacity and help roads resist subsidence when the soil is prone to being waterlogged. #RoadStabilisation #SustainableInfrastructure #CivilEngineering

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Using site index, tree location, and root rot data to guide planting with resistant species near root rot infected stumps can boost net presentvalue vs. spruce-only replanting. While high-precision planting isn't yet scalable, coarse planning and planting also shows promise.

A novel framework for scheduling multi-objective harvests enhances wood supply delivery performance by considering road access variations due to weather. It helps managers find Pareto-optimal solutions via a prototype dashboard. Full article: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Year-round trafficability of forest roads and their weather-related dynamics. Sensors above and within the road monitored weather parameters, while trafficability was assessed through bearing capacity measurements. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Can video support better feedback on the skid? Operators trialled a new system and saw potential—not just for clearer feedback, but for taking control of their own development. A shift in power: from top-down instruction to operator-led improvement. doi.org/10.1080/149421…

Using XGB-models to detect 83–87% of rotten and 95–99% of healthy Norway spruce trees from harvester data is a step toward automatic root rot detection. While promising, the method is not yet accurate enough for practical implementation. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Mixed-method study from @UWDEOHS found western loggers have high job satisfaction and value independence, but work long hours with high job demands. Industry pressures and lack of public recognition hinder safety and fatigue solutions,which should involve worker input.

In this article the concept of Digital tween is defined for forestry machines , guiding development, & showing AI integration for real-time advice. The benefits are enhanced training/performance, optimized tasks (cutting, fuel, terrain). tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

Petrol chainsaws (PCS) and battery-poweredchainsaws (BPCS) exhibit distinct vibrationprofiles. Vibration levels for the PCS ranged from 1.0000 to 3.2000 m/s2, while the BPCS values ranged from 3.2000 to 5.0000 m/s2. BPCS need anti-vibration systems. #abstract" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Study investigates harvesting productivity and fuel efficiency in strip cutting of secondary Nothofagus antarctica forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Productivity was 6.6 times higher and fuel efficiency 5.4 when the dominant height was ~7 m instead of ~2 m. tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

🆕genetic algorithm for coverage path planning for forest 🌲 vehicles, optimizing path lengths while considering terrain & vehicle constraints. It aims to reduce rollover risk and improve traversal efficiency, supporting manual and autonomous operations. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Optimal excavator specs (gross mass) boost productivity and reduce fuel, energy, & CO₂eq. Study assesses productivity and the effect of technical characteristics of excavators, used in the stacking of biomass, on energy consumption and emissions. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Actionable insights to help small-scale loggers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and manage forests sustainably. The study highlights how strategic thinningcan improve stand conditions for long-term gains. tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

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The machine rate costing methodology was updated to improve usability and accuracy. Purchase price, economic life, repair and maintenance, fuel consumption, and lubricationcost data were collected for 123 unique harvesting machines in the US South. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…