Abstract

Logging-related damage to forest regeneration is a problem during final cutting in the shelterwood system. In order to compare the effects of logging methods, damage to natural Norway spruce [Picea abies (L.) Karst.] regeneration caused by single- (SGH) and double-grip harvester (DGH) systems was studied in three shelterwoods (132-234 m3 ob ha-1) in Sweden. Between 38 and 65% of the original seedlings (6 400-25 400 ha-1

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