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Steep Ground Harvesting – Great Glen

    Steep Ground Harvesting Lochaber – Part l

    Part l features the Steep Ground Project team led by Kate Tuer. Kate explains that the aim of the project was to test and evaluate skyline systems and steep ground working techniques to establish the most efficient and cost effective timber production methods. The project was also tasked with providing facts, figures and guidance for use by the wider forest industry on training requirements and technical developments for steep ground working.

    Part II of the video commences following the procurement by Calum Duffy of a larger cable crane system capable of five tonne loads using a locking Koller carriage on an 18mm skyline capable of going out to 500 metres. Calum also demonstrated the setting up and use of pump action felling jack which has the ability to effortlessly lever over trees even though they are leaning back at quite an angle. Of course as ever the careful alignment and execution of a strong felling hinge is crucial.

    Video is courtesy of Forest Enterprise Scotland

    Evolving Issues

    While the poisoning of wilding pines has a role in dealing with wilding pines, it is becoming apparent that there needs to be other options for use where the poisoning of trees can cause more problems.

    Skyline Cable Yarding – 2001

      This program is for project designers who are considering skyline cable harvesting methods. It presents an overview of the various skyline systems used to remove timber and fiber, explains where to begin when planning a skyline operation, and explores the physical and economic variables that influence the system’s feasibility.

      Skyline Wiche – Mobile Tower Yarder – Cableway Extraction – Logging in Austria 

        THE ALL-PURPOSE MACHINES FROM TST The automated two or three cable all-rounder TST 400 is ideal for forest thinning. The customizable configuration caters for every situation – available as 2 ton, 2.5 ton or 3 ton version. Skyline length: 550m. Also available TST 600 3,5t – skyline length: 650m and TST 800 3t or 4t skyline legth: 850m For sustainable forest management!

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