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Measurement of roundwood in New Zealand
Authors: J.C. EllisPublication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1992, Issue N.Z.J.For. 37(4) 1993, pp 16-20, Jan 1993
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: Weighscaling is the principal method of measuring forest outturn in New Zealand. The truckload weights are obtained from weighbridges. In the absence of a suitable weighbridge front-end loader based weighing systems are used in the forest. These have replaced most hand scaling operations. Export logs are measured and documented mainly by manual methods. Research is continuing on improving sample methods for weight to volume conversion calculation and automating data collection.