Question 1

What forests and site types are suitable for Hyggligt’s centered selection cutting method?

Accepted Answer

Centered selection cutting (centrerad plockhuggning) can be used in all production forests, but the structure of the starting stand determines whether it’s the most profitable option right from the first operation. If the forest is suitable for forestry, it is also suitable for selection cutting. Multi-layered stands can grow and be optimized in many conditions, but some stand types require a careful transition to selection cutting, which reduces profitability during the conversion period. Above all, the method is well-suited for forests where both profitability and biodiversity should be supported long term.

Question 2

Is harvesting more expensive than clear-cut forestry?

Accepted Answer

Harvesting cost (the logging/operation cost) is often higher for selection cutting (plockhuggning) than for clear-cutting, but typically on par with a second thinning. Depending on tree size, a final felling harvester may sometimes be needed instead of a thinning machine, but in most cases you can expect costs similar to a second thinning. Cost per harvested cubic meter mainly depends on extraction intensity and average stem size. When the extraction is below 30%, costs usually rise a bit. In a fully multi-layered stand, the higher harvesting cost is often offset because extraction is focused on trees in higher-value sawlog dimensions, improving net revenue.

Question 3

Which contractors do you work with?

Accepted Answer

Harvesting is carried out by local contractors near your forest. Our goal is to always work with local companies with experience in selection cutting (plockhuggning). Timber is then sold through Treebula, unless the forest owner or contractor has other preferences.

Question 4

I have my own contractor and/or want to sell the timber myself. Can Hyggligt still help with analysis and tree selection?

Accepted Answer

Yes—absolutely.

Question 5

Do you need to file a harvest notification with Hyggligt’s method?

Accepted Answer

Even though this is a continuous-cover method, in some cases you may need to file a harvest notification. That depends on whether the remaining stand becomes sparse enough to be considered a regeneration harvest under the Swedish Forestry Act. This is regulated by the Forestry Act (1979:429).

Question 6

What machines do you use for harvesting?

Accepted Answer

Machine type is driven by average stem size and the distance between forwarding trails (stickvägar). We usually recommend 4-meter-wide trails with about 20 meters between them. In that case, a second-thinning harvester is often ideal as long as stump diameters don’t exceed ~50 cm by much. In very heavy timber, a final felling harvester may be a better fit. For forwarders, we often recommend smaller models to reduce the risk of soil compaction and rutting damage in the remaining stand. More important than the machine choice, however, are skilled operators who adapt to ground bearing capacity and protect the remaining forest. Using the delimbed branches as a driving mat is important to minimize soil compaction.

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