Analysis of Technologies and Technological Process of Forest Harvesting – Case Study Tuzla Canton

Utilisation of machinery in forestry requires the knowledge of them, regardless if they are new or adjusted, reconstructed or upgraded. The main objective of this document is to analyse technology and technology process of forest utilisation in the area of Tuzla Canton. Conducted researches are mainly based on data gathered in direct contact with persons that are involved in these processes in forestry, as in the company, as well as in private sector. Based on gathered data we have determined that average age of chainsaws in company is 4.4 years, and in private sector, it is 3.6 years. In the phase of wood assortment skidding, the company with own capacities executes 40% of works, and private companies execute 60% of works. Company ‘TK sume’ owns 22 tractors, and private companies own 28 tractors, which are enabled to work in forest. Average age of all analysed tractors is 22 years. Company does not conduct remote transport of forest wood assortments; that is done by customers, organised by themselves. In addition, we presented work organisation, number of employed workers, and injuries that occur in the forest harvesting processes. From all analysed we can conclude that existing resources are questionable from the aspect of technical obsoleteness and that they do not meet the large number of requirements in areas of economy, ecology, ergonomic, etc.; and it is necessary to invest in forest utilisation sector, which requires a whole set of measures in order to improve conditions in the forestry company.