Cut-to-length Logging - Advantages Compared To Full-tree Logging

Advantages Compared To Full-tree Logging

• Cleaner wood since the logs are not skidded on the ground to the landing.(in tree length more than full tree)
• More fresh wood.(in tree length more than full tree)
• Less damage to retained trees in thinning operations
• Typically requires fewer types of machines in an operation
• No need to clear large landings close to the road
• Greater personnel safety due to enclosed/protected machine cabs
• More environmentally friendly due to:
  • less soil disturbance than in skidding operations (if improper skidding practices take place)
  • no slash dumped at the landing
  • higher retention of foliar nutrients within the harvested area