The investigation of industrial wood raw material production in forested wetlands

Forested wetlands, which form an important part of wetlands, have a wide distribution in the world, but also in our country. Production works in forested wetlands differ from other forestry areas in technical and environmental aspects. In this study, wood raw material production in forested wetlands was investigated from some technical and environmental aspects. Forested wetlands in the Süleymaniye Forestry Operations Directorate, which is affiliated to the Hendek Forestry Management Directorate, were chosen as the study area. In the study area, logging works were examined. In the results of working; It has been determined that the production time is limited due to flooding, and that there is water on the soil surface at a level that will prevent production even in a small amount of rainy period. It was determined that the water rose 1-1.5 m between January and April. In addition, it was observed that drainage was made in the area in order to perform the logging process. The harvesting process is carried out by the method of take one row and leave one row (7-8 m). Wood raw material is extracted by rubbing with 4x4 or agricultural tractors with chains on their tires. A total of 32 extractions were examined in the field. As a result of the examination, it was determined that the whole stem logging method was used as the production method due to the flat or almost flat slope of the land. The products were brought to the loading area, divided into sections, and loaded onto trucks with a loader. It has been determined that the most important problem in forested wetlands is the water accumulating and rising on the soil surface. In order to eliminate this problem, a good drainage system should be established in the area and checked regularly. Since the soil type of such areas is generally loamy, 4x4 agricultural tractors should be used for extraction from the compartment or a separate equipment (track, chain, etc.) should be attached to other tractors. In this way, extract time can be shortened and work convenience can be provided.