Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics

English
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
guntars.reinfelds@selflogistic.lv
Sustainability Potential
Cost reduction due to less none cargo kilometers
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Reduction of CO2 emissions due to less none cargo kilometers.

Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Voting
0%
End Year
2024
Keywords
Logistics
transportation
timber
Short description
OG has developed a software solution to optimize timber transportation logistics from forests to processing facilities, benefiting both forest owners and local transport companies. The tool helps forest owners estimate and map timber resources, while offering transport companies an easy-to-use platform for planning and managing deliveries. It features real-time data input, GPS tracking, and route optimization, enabling more efficient transportation. The system reduces no-load truck kilometers by streamlining operations, improving resource management, and addressing the logistical challenges of handling diverse timber types from multiple locations.
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Collaboration platforms, logistical hubs
Abstract

For more information see FOREST4EU factsheet (click on)

Owner or author organization
SELF Loģistika SIA
Owner or Author name
Operational group (IR_MP3 - Latvian Logistics Association)
Reporter name
Andris Spulis, Guntars Reifelds
Consent for publication
YES
Consent for contact details
YES
Project reference
LAD 18-00-A016
Project website
https://www.forest4eu.eu/
Title - Resource 1
FOREST4EU factsheet - Software for mobilisation and efficient use of resources involved in transportation of timber from forest to destination location
File - Resource 1
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Software for mobilisation and efficient use of resources involved in transportation of timber from forest
Main picture
Pictures copyright
CC BY-ND
Main picture caption
Latvian Logistic Association
Ease of implementation - Evaluation
Medium
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Sustainability Potential - Value
Positive
Country of origin
Latvia
Scale of application
National
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Rosewood Video
Watch video
Overview of logistics software dedicated for co-operation and efficient use of transportation assets
Has video
yes
English
Main website
https://www.grupboix.com/en/cooperation-for-innovation-improving-the-union-betwe…
Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Country Region City
Spain›Cataluña
Voting
0%
End Year
2024
Keywords
Synthetic Cable
Timber Harvesting
Abrasion and Steel Bonding
Short description
It examines the low usage of synthetic cable in Catalonia's timber harvesting due to its high cost and rapid wear. It proposes a solution involving a synthetic-steel bond in the cable's last meters to reduce abrasion and extend lifespan. The project aims to develop effective bonding techniques that enhance the cable's performance and promote its advantages, ultimately improving its adoption in the industry.
Abstract

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Owner or Author name
Operational group (MUCAS)
Reporter name
Aitor Colell
Consent for publication
NO
Consent for contact details
NO
Project website
https://www.forest4eu.eu/
Title - Resource 1
FOREST4EU factsheet - Improving the bond between steel and synthetic cable (MUCAS)
File - Resource 1
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Improving the bond between steel and synthetic cable (MUCAS)
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Pictures copyright
CC BY-ND
Main picture caption
Grup Boix
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Spain
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU
Challenge addressed
2.- Improve infrastructures and capacity of public actors
Has video
no
English
Main website
https://singularwood.cat/
Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Country Region City
Spain›Cataluña
Voting
0%
End Year
2024
Keywords
Forestry Innovation
Telescopic Arm
Wood Clearing and Environmental Efficiency
Short description
LOGGFORCAT is a project that developed a 15-meter telescopic arm prototype for efficient forest clearing. The system improves safety, boosts yield, and reduces environmental impact by streamlining tree clearing and stacking for transport, validated through pilot tests.
Abstract

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Owner or Author name
Operational group (LOGGFORCAT)
Reporter name
Aitor Colell
Consent for publication
NO
Consent for contact details
NO
Project website
https://www.forest4eu.eu/
Title - Resource 1
FOREST4EU factsheet - Development of an efficient logging system using the LOGGFORCAT boom harvester
File - Resource 1
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Development of an efficient logging system using the LOGGFORCAT boom harvester
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Pictures copyright
CC BY-ND
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SINGULARWOOD
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Spain
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU
Challenge addressed
8.- Other
Other Challenge addressed
Implement a prototype of machinery to improve the efficiency of work in the forest.
Has video
no
English
Domain
Inventory, monitoring
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Country Region City
Italy›Toscana
Voting
0%
End Year
2024
Keywords
wood mobilization
Forestry
Remote Sensing data
Digital platform
Short description
In the context of the GO-SURF project, an algorithm has been developed to link the forest road network, slope data, and distance from the roads to create maps assessing the accessibility of each forest parcel.
Abstract

For more information see FOREST4EU factsheet (click on)

Owner or Author name
Operational group (GO-SURF, DECISION SUPPORT TO SUSTAINABLE FOREST PLANNING)
Reporter name
Francesca Giannetti
Reporter e-mail
francesca.giannetti@unifi.it
Consent for publication
NO
Consent for contact details
NO
Title - Resource 1
FOREST4EU factsheet - Map accessibility to forest parcel to support wood mobilization
File - Resource 1
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Map accessibility to forest parcel to support wood mobilization
Main picture
Pictures copyright
CC BY-ND
Main picture caption
GO-SURF: Decision support to sustainable forest planning
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Italy
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU
Challenge addressed
2.- Improve infrastructures and capacity of public actors
Has video
no
English
Innovation
Yes
Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Country Region City
France
Voting
0%
End Year
2024
Keywords
Wood mobilisation
storage
wood quality
biological degradation
Short description
CoolWood® developed and tested an innovative storage process for maintaining the wood quality of logs.
Abstract

For more information see FOREST4EU factsheet (click on)

Owner or Author name
Operational group (CoolWood (r) - CoolWood (r) : Innovative method for maintaining the quality of round and processed wood by controlling temperature and humidity)
Reporter name
Benjamin CHAPELET, Bilal SNOUSSI
Consent for publication
NO
Consent for contact details
NO
Project website
https://www.forest4eu.eu/
Title - Resource 1
FOREST4EU factsheet - Innovative method for maintaining the quality of round and processed wood by controlling temperature and humidity
File - Resource 1
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Innovative method for maintaining the quality of round and processed wood by controlling temperature and h
Main picture
Pictures copyright
CC BY-ND
Main picture caption
CoolWood (r) : Innovative method for maintaining the quality of round and processed wood by controlling temperature and humidity
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
France
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Has video
no
English
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
gteinfo@gozdis.si
Main website
https://wcm.gozdis.si
Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Financing, funding schemes
Attachments
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Assessment of Costs in Harvesting Systems using an Web-based Tool (WoodChainManager)
Voting
0%
Keywords
Calculations
harvesting system
web-tool and optimization
wood mobilization
Title (abbreviation)
WCM
Short description
WoodChainManager, developed by the Slovenian Forestry Institute, is a web-based tool for estimating wood supply chain costs. It offers three user modules for assessing material costs of individual machines and total costs. This tool helps optimize harvesting systems by allowing users to test the impact of different technologies on total material costs. The simple matrix-based method visualizes the entire harvesting process, providing accurate cost calculations. WoodChainManager aims to increase awareness of cost management and enable direct comparison of various harvesting systems.
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Advice and services for forest owners
Abstract

For more information see FOREST4EU factsheet

Owner or author organization
Slovenian Forestry Institute
Owner or author website
https://wcm.gozdis.si
Reporter name
Amina Gačo
Consent for publication
NO
Consent for contact details
NO
Project website
https://www.forest4eu.eu/
Title - Resource 1
FOREST4EU factsheet - Assessment of Costs in Harvesting Systems using an Web-based Tool (WoodChainManager)
File - Resource 1
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Assessment of Costs in Harvesting Systems using an Web-based Tool (WoodChainManager)
Main picture
Pictures copyright
CC BY-ND
Main picture caption
WoodChainManager
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Slovenia
Scale of application
National
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Has video
no
English
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
info@urstamm.ch
Main website
https://www.urstamm.ch/
Mobilization Potential
> 10'000 m³ for Switzerland
Kind of wood concerned
Logs and wood products
Sustainability Potential
Promotion of improved forest management (IFM) and regional use of resources
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Short transport routes
Sustainable wood production

Ease of implementation
Simple implementation
Economic impact
Added value for the wood value chain
Job effect
Preservation and creation of regional jobs
Income effect
higher margin
Specific knowledge needed
none
Key prerequisites

Customer sensibilization needed
Mobile app needed in supply chain

Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Country Region City
Switzerland›Bern›Bern
Voting
0%
Start Year
2022
End Year
2023
Keywords
date wood origin tracability
Title (abbreviation)
Date wood app
Short description
"We are the platform that digitizes the cycle of the resource wood. In addition to building regional networks, we are committed to promoting Swiss wood, regional value creation as well as sustainability." Tracking of stemwood from harvesting site, through the whole supply chain to end costumer done with mobile app and blockchain technology.
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Traceability tools
Origin of wood
Forest
Type of wood
Stemwood
Abstract

The proof of origin of wood fulfils a customer need. End customers are increasingly demanding regional products.

With the app-based solution from Urstamm.ch, the origin of wood can be tracked and verified from the forest through processing to the end customer.

The origin and cutting date of timber components can be documented and verified, particularly for building construction.

Owner or author organization
Urstamm AG
Owner or Author name
Pascal Inauen
Owner or author website
https://www.urstamm.ch/
Reporter organisation
BFH-HAFL
Reporter name
Thür
Reporter e-mail
peter.thuer@bfh.ch
Consent for publication
YES
Consent for contact details
YES
Main picture
Capture tree location with app
Pictures copyright
Urstamm AG
Main picture caption
Capturing tree location and cutting date with app
Logo of Main Organization
Additional visual 1
Wooden house
Costs of implementation ( Euro - € )
500.00 €
Ease of implementation - Evaluation
Easy
Hub
Central-West Hub
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Sustainability Potential - Value
Positive
Country of origin
Switzerland
Title (national name)
Date wood with proof of origin
Scale of application
National
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood 4.0
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Type of event where this BPI has been featured
Workshop 1: creation of proto-implementation groups (T2.2)
Title of the event (Workshop 1)
Nachhaltiger Holzbau mit digitalem Herkunftsnachweis aus der Ostschweiz an der Swissbau in Basel
Has video
no
German
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
info@urstamm.ch
Mobilization Potential
> 10'000 m³ für die Schweiz
Kind of wood concerned
Stammholz, Holzprodukte
Sustainability Potential
Nutzen regionaler Ressourcen und verbessertes Waldmanagement
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Kurze Transportwege
Nachhaltige Holzproduktion

Id: 2661739
Continent Code: EU
Country Code: CH
Country Name: Schweiz
Name: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Ease of implementation
Sehr leichte Umsetzung
Economic impact
Mehrwert für die Wertschöpfungskette Holz
Job effect
Erhalt und Schaffung von regionalen Arbeitsplätzen
Income effect
Höhere Marge
Specific knowledge needed
keines
Key prerequisites

Kundensensibilisierung erforderlich
Mobile App für die Lieferkette erforderlich

Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Country Region City
Switzerland›Bern›Bern
Voting
0%
Start Year
2022
End Year
2023
Keywords
Herkunftsnachweise
Tracability
Datumsholz
Mondholz
Title (abbreviation)
Datumsholz
Short description
"Wir sind die Plattform, die den Kreislauf der Ressource Holz digitalisiert. Neben dem Aufbau regionaler Netzwerke setzen wir uns für die Förderung von Schweizer Holz, regionaler Wertschöpfung und Nachhaltigkeit ein." Die Verfolgung des Stammholzes vom Ernteort über die gesamte Lieferkette bis zum Endkunden erfolgt über eine mobile App und die Blockchain-Technologie.
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Traceability tools
Origin of wood
Forest
Type of wood
Stemwood
Abstract

Der Herkuftsnachweis von Holz entspricht einem Kundenbedürfnis. Endkunden verlangen vermehrt nach regionalen Produkten.

Mit der App-basierten Lösung von Urstamm.ch kann die Herkunft von Holz vom Wald über die Verarbeitung bis zum Endkunden verfolgt und nachgewiesen werden.

Insbesondere für den Gebäudebau kann die Herkunft und das Schlagdatum der Holzteile dokumentiert und nachgewiesen werden.

Owner or author organization
Urstamm AG
Owner or Author name
Pascal Inauen
Owner or author website
https://www.urstamm.ch/
Reporter organisation
BFH-HAFL
Reporter name
Thür
Reporter e-mail
peter.thuer@bfh.ch
Consent for publication
YES
Consent for contact details
YES
Main picture
Erfassung Baumstandort mit App
Pictures copyright
Urstamm AG
Main picture caption
Datumsholz Erfassung mit App
Logo of Main Organization
Additional visual 1
Holzhaus
Costs of implementation ( Euro - € )
500.00 €
Ease of implementation - Evaluation
Easy
Region of origin
2661739
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Sustainability Potential - Value
Positive
Country of origin
Switzerland
Title (national name)
Holz mit digitalem Herkunftsnachweis
Scale of application
National
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood 4.0
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Type of event where this BPI has been featured
Workshop 1: creation of proto-implementation groups (T2.2)
Title of the event (Workshop 1)
Nachhaltiger Holzbau mit digitalem Herkunftsnachweis aus der Ostschweiz an der Swissbau in Basel
Has video
no
French
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
michael.starke@bfh.ch
Main website
https://www.bfh.ch/de/forschung/forschungsprojekte/2021-297-267-347/
Mobilization Potential
> 50'000 m³ für die Schweiz
Kind of wood concerned
Grumes et arbres entiers
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Des forêts adaptées au changement climatique grâce à une intervention sur des terrains inaccessibles.

Id: 2661551
Continent Code: EU
Country Code: CH
Country Name: Switzerland
Name: Bern
Ease of implementation
Des connaissances spécialisées sont nécessaires
Economic impact
Réduction des coûts d'installation, amélioration de la rentabilité
Job effect
Une planification optimisée
Income effect
Amélioration de la rentabilité des coupes de bois en terrain escarpé
Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Country Region City
Switzerland
Voting
0%
Start Year
2021
End Year
2025
Keywords
Récolte du bois Grue à câble jumelée numérique
Title (abbreviation)
VeroSim câble-grue
Short description
En se basant sur le jumeau numérique de la forêt, il est possible de simuler la récolte de bois avec un câble-grue. Les temps de travail, les heures des machines ainsi que les assortiments de bois produits sont additionnés et présentés sous forme de graphique. Les résultats permettent de comparer différentes variantes de tracé et d'intensité d'intervention et de déterminer ainsi un optimum.
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Advice and services for forest owners
Origin of wood
Forest
Type of wood
Stemwood
Abstract

La récolte de bois à l'aide d'un câble-grue est simulée et toutes les étapes de travail ainsi que les assortiments de bois récoltés sont totalisés afin que les résultats de la simulation puissent améliorer la coupe de bois effectuée.

Owner or author organization
BFH-HAFL
Owner or Author name
Michael Starke
Owner or author website
https://www.bfh.ch/hafl/en/
Reporter organisation
BFH-HAFL
Reporter name
Thür Peter
Reporter e-mail
peter.thuer@bfh.ch
Consent for publication
YES
Consent for contact details
YES
Project reference
Seilkransimulation 4.0
File - Resource 1
PDF icon bp_seilkransimulation4.0.pdf
Main picture
Récolte de bois avec une grue à câble
Pictures copyright
Haute école spécialisée de Berne
Main picture caption
Récolte de bois avec une installation de câble-grue
Logo of Main Organization
Additional visual 1
Costs of implementation ( Euro - € )
5000.00 €
Ease of implementation - Evaluation
Difficult
Hub
Central-West Hub
Region of origin
2661551
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Sustainability Potential - Value
Positive
Country of origin
Switzerland
Title (national name)
Simulation de câble-grue 4.0
Scale of application
Cross-border/multi-lateral (several countries)
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood 4.0
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Has video
yes
English
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
michael.starke@bfh.ch
Main website
https://www.bfh.ch/en/research/research-projects/2021-297-267-347/
Mobilization Potential
> 50'000 m³ for Switzerland
Kind of wood concerned
Logs and whole trees
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Forests adapted to climate change thanks to intervention in inaccessible terrain.

Id: 2661551
Continent Code: EU
Country Code: CH
Country Name: Switzerland
Name: Bern
Ease of implementation
Specialist knowledge is required
Economic impact
Reduced installation cost, improved profitability
Job effect
Optimized planning
Income effect
Improved profitability of logging in steep terrain
Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Country Region City
Austria
Switzerland
Voting
0%
Start Year
2021
End Year
2025
Keywords
cable-crane
digital-twin
Title (abbreviation)
VeroSim Cable Yarding
Short description
Based on the forest digital twin, timber harvesting with a cable crane can be simulated. Working times, machine hours and the timber assortments produced are added up and displayed graphically. The results can be used to compare different variants of line layout and intervention strength and thus determine an optimum.
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Advice and services for forest owners
Origin of wood
Forest
Type of wood
Stemwood
Abstract

Timber harvesting with a cable crane method is simulated and all work steps and the harvested timber assortments are totaled so that the results of the simulation can improve the executed felling.

Owner or author organization
BFH-HAFL
Owner or Author name
Michael Starke
Owner or author website
https://www.bfh.ch/hafl/en/
Reporter organisation
BFH-HAFL
Reporter name
Thür
Reporter e-mail
peter.thuer@bfh.ch
Consent for publication
YES
Consent for contact details
YES
Project reference
Cable yarding simulation 4.0
File - Resource 1
PDF icon bp_seilkransimulation4.0.pdf
Main picture
Timber harvesting with cable crane system
Pictures copyright
Bern University of Applied Science
Main picture caption
Timber harvesting with cable crane system
Logo of Main Organization
Additional visual 1
Costs of implementation ( Euro - € )
5000.00 €
Ease of implementation - Evaluation
Difficult
Hub
Central-West Hub
Region of origin
2661551
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Sustainability Potential - Value
Positive
Country of origin
Switzerland
Title (national name)
Seilkran-Simulation 4.0
Scale of application
Cross-border/multi-lateral (several countries)
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood 4.0
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Has video
yes