Determining landing size

Abstract

In general, logging activities require the construction of landings to concentrate the ongoing production, the timber bucking operations, and the loading of trucks. The present paper proposes a function that enables the user to determine the minimum landing size based on a spacial and geometrical analysis of the areas required for the tasks inside the landing. This function considers variables such as: number of skidders, number of loading machinery, and the timber stock. The estimated landing size for the conditions of a particular stand ensures the normal development of harvest and hauling, and facilitates logging planning.