Comparison of Timber Extraction Productivity between Winch and Grapple Skidding: A Case Study in Southern Italian Forests
Forests in southern Italy are mainly located in mountainous areas, where ground-based extraction is still the most common harvesting technique. In particular, 60% of southern Italy’s forests are on slopes with an angle of inclination between 20–60%. The low level of mechanization in forest operation...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-01-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/2/61 |