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Harvesting Systems and Equipment in British Columbia - Part 2 Primary Transport Equipment
This document serves as a reference handbook about the key factors influencing the successful application of various timber harvesting equipment and systems in the region. The handbook systematically explores primary transport equipment, categorized ...This document serves as a reference handbook about the key factors influencing the successful application of various timber harvesting equipment and systems in the region. The handbook systematically explores primary transport equipment, categorized into ground-based, cable, and aerial systems, detailing their operational characteristics, environmental considerations, and distinguishing features. By outlining the advantages and limitations of each technology, the guide empowers readers to make informed judgments about equipment selection based on specific site conditions and harvesting objectives, emphasizing that no single best system exists for all situations. -
Harvesting Systems and Equipment in British Columbia - Part 1 Equipment Selection
This document is a comprehensive reference for harvesting systems and equipment used in British Columbia. Part one addresses equipment selection by outlining key factors, summarizing equipment characteristics by harvesting phase, and providing a risk...This document is a comprehensive reference for harvesting systems and equipment used in British Columbia. Part one addresses equipment selection by outlining key factors, summarizing equipment characteristics by harvesting phase, and providing a risk-level assessment for various equipment and site combinations. This handbook aims to improve the understanding of loggers and planners in British Columbia, enabling them to make better-informed decisions when choosing the most suitable harvesting systems and equipment for diverse site conditions and management objectives, without prescribing a single correct solution.
