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Appropriate Small-scale Forest Harvesting Technologies for Southeast Asia: Chainsaws

Date
01 Dec 2015
Editors
RECOFTC
Publisher
RECOFTC
Serial No.
0000231
Appropriate Small-scale Forest Harvesting Technologies for Southeast Asia: Chainsaws

The introduction and safe use of chainsaws is arguably the biggest improvement in small-scale forestry harvesting. Felling timber with chainsaws can be accomplished over a relatively short period of time while requiring only a small investment – that is, if laws allow the use of this type of machinery and if service providers for training, maintenance and supply of spare parts, as well as additional support, is in place.