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
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