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Harvesting
Corner
Brook Pulp and Paper uses two harvesting systems, manual tree felling with
chain saws, and complete mechanical processing. Approximately 96% of our
harvest is mechanized. Mechanical harvesting equipment has undergone
tremendous redesign and development in recent years in answer to
environmental concerns. Features such as wide high flotation tires and
tracks minimize ground disturbance and protect advance regeneration.
Mechanization also increases utilization of wood fiber during winter
harvesting, reduces the accident frequency and severity in our logging
operations, and provides fresh wood to the mill on a year-round basis, which
is critical in meeting the quality demands of today's markets.
MECHANIZATION OF LOGGING
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WOOD FRESHNESS
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12 month continuous supply of fresh fiber
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Minimize stump to mill delivery time
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Enhance paper quality
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Allows us to compete in very tough markets and meet new quality demands
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SAFETY
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Over the past 5 years our accident history indicates that incidents in
conventional logging are 5 times greater than mechanical logging.
This has dropped significantly since
1999 because there are now fewer conventional loggers, but also due to the
experience, and extensive training of conventional loggers.
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Enclosed cabs provide protection from elements and safety hazards
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ENVIRONMENT
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Mechanical logging is environmentally friendly
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Soft footprint
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Travel on brush mat of tops and branches
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COMMUNITIES
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Enhanced quality of life
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Higher paying year-round jobs
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Long term success of CBPP means success of communities
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Sawmill integration
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Chip receiving facility
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Cable logging
For more information on Harvesting, download
Section 7 of our Forest Management Operations Manual
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