Browsing by Author "Smidt, Mathew"

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The Application of Precision Forestry Technologies in Logging Operations

Folegatti, Bruno (2009-12-14)

This study analyzed the use of precision technologies in logging operations, more specifically the use of machine monitoring systems, global positioning system (GPS), and geographic information systems (GIS) to monitor and ...

Coppicing Evaluation in the Southeastern U.S. to Determine Harvesting Methods for Bioenergy Production

Santiago, Rafael (2017-05-01)

Renewable fuels are being tested as an alternative for fossil fuels. Woody biomass is an excellent source of renewable energy in terms of cost-benefit and availability. Short rotation woody crops (SRWC) meet intensive wood ...

Determining the Effect of Felling Method and Season of Year on Coppice Regeneration

Pegoretti Leite de Souza, Daniel (2015-05-08)

There is increasing interest in plantations with the objective of producing biomass for energy and fuel. These types of plantations are called Short Rotation Woody Crops (SRWC). Popular SRWC species are Eucalypt (Eucalyptus ...

Evaluation of Physical Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders among Reforestation Workers in the Southeastern United States

Granzow, Robert (2018-11-30)

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major concern for society due to their high prevalence and the magnitude of their direct and indirect costs. Exposure to physical risk factors in the work environment ...

From Trees to Lumber: Essays on Forest Management, Logging and Lumber Price

He, Mingtao (2021-12-06)

The forestry sector includes silviculture, forest management, logging, and wood utilization. Forestry has been experiencing dramatic transformation due to technological advances, changing markets of labor, capital, and ...

GPS and GIS Application and Analysis of Timber Harvesting Operations on Steep Terrain

Michels, Owen (2009-05-19)

This study examined the productivity and site disturbance of a tree length harvesting system in the steep slope conditions of the Appalachian Highlands. Timber harvesting is a major industry in this area but has the potential ...

Hazard Exposures for Mechanized Logging Systems in the US South

Qin, Xuexian (2015-08-19)

Logging is a very dangerous occupation with high injury and fatality rates. The logging industry in the U.S is dynamic and has substantial variability by region. This research focuses on the hazard exposures for mechanized ...

High Tonnage Harvesting and Skidding for Loblolly Pine Energy Plantations

Jernigan, Matthew (2012-07-31)

The need for alternative and renewable energy sources is evident in the United States to ensure that the nation’s energy appetite is fulfilled. The southeastern United States has a very promising source for this renewable ...

A preliminary study of remote control skidder operation

Xue, Chennan (2016-07-26)

In timber harvesting, skidders are widely used by operators who are in charge of pulling the woods. However, operators have to visually monitor multifarious objects such as loggers, machinery, trail, terrain and trees are ...

Quantification of Ergonomic Risk Factors in Southeastern Logging Operations

Lynch, Stephanie (2017-07-18)

This dissertation aimed to expose and partially fill a gap in logging research regarding ergonomic risk factors associated with operating logging machines in the fully mechanized logging operations typical in the southeastern ...

The Use of Mechanical Thinning Treatments in Management of Small Stands at the Wildland Urban Interface

Folegatti, Bruno (2004-12-15)

This study analyzed the productivity and costs of mechanical thinning at the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). It compared conventional commercial first thinning practices in even-aged loblolly pine plantations in the Southeast ...