Stephan Hoffmann
Research Scientist
Biography
My educational background encompasses International Forestry, with a B.Sc. from HNE Eberswalde and a M.Sc. from the University of Freiburg. Afterwards, my professional journey commenced in the forestry industry of Ghana, where I developed a growing passion for forest operations. This experience paved the way for me to engage in diverse applied projects worldwide, collaborating with various institutions in a range of climate zones. This journey also fueled my ambition to pursue a Ph.D. in the field of forest operations.
Consequently, I've evolved into a versatile forest operations expert, with a particular focus on steep terrain harvesting, forest road management, and the practical application of forest science.
Authors
Heikki Korpunen Yrjö Nuutinen Paula Jylhä Lars Eliasson Aksel Granhus Juha Laitila Stephan Hoffmann Timo MuhonenAbstract
• Overall forest management objectives and stand properties set the requirements and possibilities for harvesting in continuous cover forestry (CCF). • Harvester and forwarder operators play a key role in successful CCF harvesting, as both productivity and quality of work are essential factors in harvesting operations. • Optimal stand conditions improve work productivity on selection harvesting sites; harvested stem volume correlates well with work productivity in cutting, and density of remaining trees does not signifcantly reduce work productivity in forwarding. • Carefully executed group cutting and shelterwood harvesting can reduce the number of damaged remaining trees, which is benefcial for future tree generations. • Research-based information is needed about work productivity in harvesting, damage caused by harvesting, and optimisation of strip road and forest road networks for CCF.
Authors
Mostafa Hoseini Helle Ross Gobakken Stephan Hoffmann Csongor Horvath Johannes Rahlf Jan Bjerketvedt Stefano Puliti Rasmus AstrupAbstract
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Authors
Mostafa Hoseini Helle Ross Gobakken Stephan Hoffmann Csongor Horvath Johannes Rahlf Jan Bjerketvedt Stefano Puliti Rasmus AstrupAbstract
No abstract has been registered
