Abstract Forest Management in the Brazilian Amazon has social, economic and
environmental relevance, as it allows for the sustainable use of natural resources, while at …

Forest road design and construction are time-consuming and complicated because various
risk factors can be encountered during the process. The aim of this study is to …

There are different factors which affect the well-planning of forest road networks and
originated from both general and regional characteristics. It is necessary to support the …

Forest roads are one of the most essential structures for the continuity of timber harvesting
operations. To ensure continuity, forest roads must be open and stable during all seasons …

Forest roads are necessary to provide access to forests and are also used by users other
than forest owners and the timber industry. Their usage for recreation and hiking has been …

Forest fires have negative effects on human health, ecosystems and climate change. One
way to fight and prevent forest fires is formation of risk maps based on Geographical …

Most crops in northern China are irrigated, but the topography affects the water use, soil
erosion, runoff and yields. Technologies for collecting high-resolution topographic data are …

Forest roads require important design specifications to ensure all-season access for various
vehicles. Long and heavy log trucks can face serious maneuvering problems on forest roads …

The most significant steps in the management of forests is to identify the management
strategies of existing forest roads, which are basic infrastructure facilities. In the present …

Engineering research on natural habitats requires as accurate data as possible. In order to
optimize or reduce the direct or indirect impact on the ecological, economic and aesthetic …