Application of Terrestrial Laser Scanner to Evaluate the Influence of Root Collar Geometry on Stump Height after Mechanized Forest Operations

The height of tree stumps following mechanized forest operations can be influenced by machine-, tree-, terrain-, and operator-related characteristics. High stumps may pose different economic and technical disadvantages. Aside from a reduction in product recovery (often associated with sawlog potenti...

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Main Authors: Eric R. Labelle, Joachim B. Heppelmann, Herbert Borchert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/11/709