Advanced Logging System-III: Skyline Logging: An Economical Means of Reducing Environmental Impact of Logging

Author： Lysons Hilton H.   Twito Roger H.  

Publisher： Society of American Foresters

ISSN： 0022-1201

Source： Journal of Forestry, Vol.71, Iss.9, 1973-09, pp. : 580-583

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Abstract

The basic tight, slack, and running skyline yarding systems are reviewed and the desired characteristics of a logging system are identified to help select the most suitable means of yarding. Several misconceptions concerning skyline logging are clarified.

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