The effectivity of timber skidding process evaluated through the time consumption is mostly affected by the technology, ergonomic demands and environmental factors connected with the technology used. There is still an inadequate research effort aimed to time consumption and work effectivity of...

The paper is focused on the evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of wood chips for energy production in terms of alternative production capacities. The first investment project is a combined heat and power plant with an electrical output of 60 MW and a heat output of 30 MW. The second variant ...

The effect of moisture content of firewood using the energy efficiency model of low and medium temperature processing boilers with the power input up to 500 kW is analysed in the paper. The results of the effect of moisture content of burnt wood with the moisture content in the range W=10-60% on...

Nature conservation policy is restricting the active forest management in protected areas. This paper describes current issues related to the forestry in the protected areas of the Slovak Republic. Major conflicts follow from different approaches to the forest management, biodiversity protection,...

The aim of the research was to review essential oil content in the Juniper berries and needles (Juniperus communis L.) in different localities in Slovakia. The following research sites with different altitude were monitored: Kišovce (667 m), Ostrá hora (568 m), Priechod (576 m) and Iliaš (440 m)....

In forestry, the problem of soil compaction and rut formation by the forestry machinery multipass has come to the forefront in the past few years, which is becoming an important input information in the decision to deploy suitable harvesting and transport machines for the particular field...

The provision of financial incentives is one of the three basic functions of the innovation system for support and dissemination of innovations in the forestry sector. This paper deals with the possibilities and conditions of providing financial support granted by The Agricultural Paying Agency...

Qualitative production markedly influences the final value production of stands. It depends on numerous factors, however, tending should be considered one of the most important. The goal of the paper was to compare the qualitative production in pure beech stands, tended by different thinning...

Wood sorting is one of the most important processes in the wood logistic chain for added value for forest owners. First records date back to 1430 (Platte 1958) and importance of standardization has increased through growing long distance trading of wood since the late Middle Ages. Sorting rules and ...

Talc or talcum is a natural mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. It has a wide range of commercial and domestic uses. Its use in medicine has increased in recent times due to its low price, high effectiveness and low levels of complications. It has become a standard drug for the...