Estimation of conversion factors for wood stacks in landings and their influencing parameters: a comprehensive literature review for America and Europe

  • In commercial transaction of stacked roundwood, the estimation of the stack net volume plays a key role. One generalized method to determine the net volume is using conversion factors that relate the gross and net volumes. In this literature review the developed methods to estimate the conversion factors as well as their influencing parameters were analyzed based on 153 references from America and Europe. According to the results, 48 different methods (including their variants) for estimating the conversion factors were developed. The newest methods enabled their accurate determination inexpensively, e.g., photo-optical methods or 3D simulation models. The analyzed references revealed that 30 parameters influence the conversion factors. Based on this comprehensive review, each stakeholder involved in the roundwood supply chain can know which method is used for estimating the conversion factors in the analyzed territories and which influencing parameters should be considered when purchasing roundwood in order to accurately assess theIn commercial transaction of stacked roundwood, the estimation of the stack net volume plays a key role. One generalized method to determine the net volume is using conversion factors that relate the gross and net volumes. In this literature review the developed methods to estimate the conversion factors as well as their influencing parameters were analyzed based on 153 references from America and Europe. According to the results, 48 different methods (including their variants) for estimating the conversion factors were developed. The newest methods enabled their accurate determination inexpensively, e.g., photo-optical methods or 3D simulation models. The analyzed references revealed that 30 parameters influence the conversion factors. Based on this comprehensive review, each stakeholder involved in the roundwood supply chain can know which method is used for estimating the conversion factors in the analyzed territories and which influencing parameters should be considered when purchasing roundwood in order to accurately assess the solid wood content in the stacks.show moreshow less

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Author:Felipe de Miguel-DíezORCiD, Thomas Purfürst, Mauricio Acuna, Eduardo Tolosana-Esteban, Tobias CremerORCiDGND
URN:urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-6459
DOI:https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.22018
ISSN:2242-4075
Parent Title (English):Silva Fennica
Publisher:The Finnish Society of Forest Science
Document Type:Article
Language:English
Year of Completion:2023
Date of first Publication:2023/04/20
Publishing Institution:Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde
Release Date:2023/08/25
Tag:log properties; roundwood measurement; roundwood purchase; stack properties; wood supply chain
Volume:57
Issue:1
Article Number:22018
Page Number:47
Institutions / Departments:Fachbereich Wald und Umwelt
open_access (DINI-Set):open_access
University Bibliography:University Bibliography
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Licence (German):License LogoCreative Commons - CC BY-SA - Namensnennung - Weitergabe unter gleichen Bedingungen 4.0 International
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