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The farm tractor in the forest
Author Nilsson, M. & Forshed, N. (Illustrator)
Year of publication 2017
A profusely illustrated manual for woodlot owners and small-scale woods contractors. It outlines the modifications and auxiliary equipment that may be needed if a farm tractor is to be useful in forestry operations. Guidelines for planning operations and for safe working techniques are also provided. The last sections of the book cover the economic aspects of farm-tractor logging and provide examples of how to calculate costs to compare different logging systems.
Type of Tool
Guidelines, manual, kits for trainers
Guidelines, manual, kits for trainers
Scale of Application
Forest Management Unit
Forest Management Unit
Region
Global
Global
Biome
All
All
Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)
All forest types (natural and planted)
Primary Designated Function
All
All
Management Responsibility
All
All