The effective implementation of sustainable forest management depends largely on carrying
out forest operations in a sustainable manner. Climate change, as well as the increasing …

Abstract Purpose of the Review The review synthesises the current knowledge of post-
windstorm management in selected European countries in order to identify knowledge gaps …

Thinning is a crucial practice in forest management. There is, however, a dearth of studies
that focus on the effects of thinning carried out by modern heavy machinery on the physical …

A well-planned forest road network is essential for meeting the goal of sustainable forest
management. Forest roads play a key role in commercial purposes, fire prevention, and …

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this literature review was to bring together the most
relevant and recent research information on the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions …

Recent developments in on-board technology have enabled automatic collection of follow-
up data on forwarder work. The objective of this study was to exploit this possibility to obtain …

Coppicing is a very traditional method of forest management and is still widespread in many
regions worldwide. Until the middle of the 20th century, coppice forests were very common …

The correct and accurate assessments of growing stock (stem volume) in combination with
forest growth predictions from models are essential for sustainable forest management …

Coppice is considered the oldest form of sustainable forest management in the
Mediterranean area. Generally, it produces rapidly woody biomass and environmental …

The application of a harvester for thinning operations in young stands can pose several
dilemmas. Firstly, the value of the timber obtained should be higher than the cost of the …