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Practical methodology for operational layout of commercial skyline thinning systems

Creator:

Cornell, Jennie L., Kellogg, L. D. (Loren D.), and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory

Abstract:

On-the-ground harvest unit layout, especially in skyline-thinning operations, is critical to meeting multiple resource objectives of the land manager and maintaining the economic viability of the timber harvesting operator. This phase of an operation can optimize the layout and harvesting of a sale or unit. Detailed layout by a knowledgeable...

Resource Type:

Technical Report

Full Text:

Cornell, JL, and L Kellogg. 2004. Practical Methodology for Op- erational Layout of Commercial Skyline
Optimization of cable logging layout using a heuristic algorithm for network programming

Creator:

Chung, Woodam

Abstract:

Designing timber harvesting units is a challenging task. The task requires decision making on logging equipment, landing site, cable road profile, road location, and transportation system. Traditionally forest planners have done the task manually. However, the manual method makes it difficult to examine many alternatives and the harvest plans depend...

Resource Type:

Dissertation