Abstract

Journal of Biotechnology & Bioresearch

Comparative Evaluation of Conventional and Modern Timber Extraction Systems in Mountain Forests

  • Open or CloseTamaz Patarkalashvili*

    Technical University of Georgia, Center Studying Productive Forces and Natural Resources of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia

    *Corresponding author:Tamaz Patarkalashvili, Technical University of Georgia, Center Studying Productive Forces and Natural Resources of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia

Submission: July 09, 2021; Published: August 18, 2021

Abstract

Exploitation of mountain forests is problematic in all parts of the world because they are particularly vulnerable to uncontrolled exploitation the result of which can be disastrous for environment such as: soil erosion, torrents, mud flows, avalanches, rock-slides. It’s essential that mountain forests exploitation should be based on scientific principles and plans drawn up and agreed beforehand. All cutting and harvesting operations must be planned in such a way to ensure permanent forest cover maintenance, improvement of cutover stands and adequate regeneration process. Today, along with the conventional methods of timber extraction there are new technical facilities available for harvesting depending on the nature of forest and ground conditions. Local foresters must decide which methods and technical facilities must be given priority taking into account forest species and environmental conditions.

Keywords: Harvesting; Terrain; Elevation; Skidding; Environment; Cable way

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