Bestandeserschließung - Voraussetzung für ökologisch verträglichen Einsatz von Forsttechnik

1999

S. 642-646

Unselbständiges Werk

200089349

Compared with the situation of 25 years ago, the continuing development of technology in respect to mechanical woodharvesting, in conjunction with correspondingly adapted, consistent opening-up of stands, has not only been considerably cost-effective and brought improved labor safety and ergonomy, but has also contributed greatly to progress in view of the ecological aspects of stand and soil conservation in a manner never before thought possible. When rows are spaced 20 m apart in mechanically-accessible terrain, then a practice-relevant compromise can be attained for the entire harvesting period in view of applying conservation principles on soil and stand care, machine weight and labor speed. The sustainable forest striven for can only be economically and ecologically managed with success, if permanent opening-up procedures provide for economic and effective labor performance. Despite all success in the past 25 years, there is still much to accomplish before the goal of optimized accessibility has been attained for the whole country.