How stem defects affect the capability of optimum bucking method?

In forest harvesting activities, computer-assisted optimum bucking method increases the economic value of harvested trees. The bucking decision highly depends on the log quality grades which mainly vary with the surface characteristics such as stem defects and form of the stems. In this study, the e...

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Main Authors: Abdullah Emin Akay, Hasan Serin, Mehmet Pak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: İstanbul University 2015-07-01
Series:İstanbul Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Dergisi
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.17099/jffiu.54455