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ICAFOF 2017, International Conference on Agriculture, Forest, Food Science and Technologies, Nevşehir, Turkey, 15 - 17 May 2017, vol.1, no.1, pp.971, (Summary Text)
Investigation of Forest Road Construction by Excavator and Bulldozer on the Different Ground Types in Southern Turkey
Forest roads are necessary to provide access to the forest for general management, maintenance, timber extraction, recreation, regeneration, production and fire. The construction of forest road network is considered as the key element for successful forest management. The planning forest road network depends on social requirements since they provide access to forest villages, rural settlements and recreational areas. In locating forest roads, construction methods and equipment selection directly affects the economical, functional and ecological efficiency of the forest roads. Proper design and location of forest roads will reduce the need for major repairs and save on maintenance costs over time. In this study, forest road construction techniques by using excavator and bulldozer were investigated based on sample roads constructions activities conducted in different forested lands and different ground types in Antalya region of Turkey. The productivity of excavator and bulldozer was investigated such as soil and rock ground types. The study was realized two research areas. The productivities of excavator and bulldozer were evaluated and some suggestions were provided that according to environmental effects of these machines.
Keywords: Road construction, Productivity, Bulldozer, Excavator, Environmental effects