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Rien VisserUniversity of Canterbury Verified email at canterbury.ac.nz Cited by 3223 |
Sustainable Forest Operations (SFO): A new paradigm in a changing world and climate
The effective implementation of sustainable forest management depends largely on carrying
out forest operations in a sustainable manner. Climate change, as well as the increasing …
out forest operations in a sustainable manner. Climate change, as well as the increasing …
Analyzing and estimating delays in harvester operations
R Spinelli, R Visser - International journal of forest engineering, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Time and motion studies have been and still are frequently used to describe, understand,
and improve forest operations. Delays are recognized as being one of the major factors that …
and improve forest operations. Delays are recognized as being one of the major factors that …
An international review of the most productive and cost effective forest biomass recovery technologies and supply chains
This study provides a state-of-the art overview of forest biomass harvesting technologies
and supply chains used in North America, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. The …
and supply chains used in North America, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. The …
Expanding ground-based harvesting onto steep terrain: A review
R Visser, K Stampfer - Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering: Journal …, 2015 - hrcak.srce.hr
Timber harvesting on steep terrain has always been, and will remain, a challenge in terms
of economic viability, safety and environmental performance. For almost a century motor-…
of economic viability, safety and environmental performance. For almost a century motor-…
Utilization rates and cost factors in timber harvesting based on long-term machine data
F Holzleitner, K Stampfer, R Visser - Croatian Journal of Forest …, 2011 - hrcak.srce.hr
Operating forest machines is not only expensive but accurate monitoring of economic variables
can be very difficult. Detailed machine data capture of economic variables within a forest …
can be very difficult. Detailed machine data capture of economic variables within a forest …
Determining the shape of the productivity function for mechanized felling and felling-processing
R Visser, R Spinelli - Journal of Forest Research, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Productivity studies in forest operations are often carried out on new equipment, or on equipment
being used in new conditions. Understanding how stand and terrain parameters impact …
being used in new conditions. Understanding how stand and terrain parameters impact …
Forestry operations in the European mountains: a study of current practices and efficiency gaps
Timber production is an important ecosystem service of European mountain forests. This
paper aimed to assess the current practices in logging operations and to identify the efficiency …
paper aimed to assess the current practices in logging operations and to identify the efficiency …
Effect of terrain steepness on machine slope when harvesting
R Visser, H Berkett - International Journal of Forest Engineering, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Harvesting timber on steep terrain can be both expensive and have higher safety risks. Using
ground-based machines on steep terrain has the potential to decrease harvest costs and …
ground-based machines on steep terrain has the potential to decrease harvest costs and …
Analyzing and estimating delays in wood chipping operations
R Spinelli, RJM Visser - biomass and bioenergy, 2009 - Elsevier
Productivity studies are still frequently used to describe, understand and improve forest
operations. Delays are recognized as being one of the major factors that limit chipper productivity …
operations. Delays are recognized as being one of the major factors that limit chipper productivity …
Factors affecting forwarder productivity
Modern forwarders are an effective extraction option for timber harvesting operations that
provide the opportunity for higher levels of mechanization. With their ability to carry logs from …
provide the opportunity for higher levels of mechanization. With their ability to carry logs from …